In O'Connor v. Donaldson, the Supreme Court refused to decide whether mental patients have a constitutional right to treatment.

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In O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975), the Supreme Court held that a state cannot constitutionally confine a non-dangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by themselves or with the help of willing and responsible family or friends. However, the Court specifically did not address whether there is a constitutional right to treatment for a mentally ill person who is confined.

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