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	Involuntary Civil Commitment
		The law permits the involuntary commitment of people with psychiatric disabilities who are either dangerous to themselves or others or gravely disabled.
		The commitment is for the duration of the psychiatric disabilities or until the patient is discharged in due course of law.
		An "involuntary patient" is one who has been hospitalized by order of a probate court after a hearing, or by certification of a qualified physician for emergency diagnosis, observation, or treatment.
	www.cga.ct.gov /2000/rpt/olr/htm/2000-r-0309.htm (2383 words)

	Involuntary commitment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Involuntary commitment is the practice of using legal means or forms as part of a mental health law to commit a person to a mental hospital, insane asylum or psychiatric ward without their informed consent, against their will or over their protests.
		In most jurisdictions involuntary commitment is specifically directed at people claimed or found to be suffering from a mental illness which impairs their reasoning ability to such an extent that the laws state or courts find that decisions must or should be made for them under a legal framework.
		Involuntary commitment is distinguished from conservatorship, which was used by deprogrammers as a legal means to hold alleged cult victims against their will while talking them out of their faith.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Involuntary_commitment (2811 words)

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		Involuntary commitment is the practice of using legal means or forms to commit a person to a mental hospital, insane asylum or psychiatric ward against the will or over the protests of that person.
		In the 1990s, a novel and extremely controversial use of involuntary commitment laws began to be practiced and that was to hold criminals, almost invariably sex offenders, after their terms have expired.
		Involuntary commitment is distinguished from conservatorship, was used by deprogrammers as a legal means to hold alleged cult victims against their will while talking them out of their faith.
	www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/i/in/involuntary_commitment.html (578 words)

	Involuntary commitment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In most jurisdictions the purpose of involuntary commitment is specifically directed at people suffering with a mental illness which impairs their reasoning ability to such an extent that decisions are made for them under a legal framework.
		An example of involuntary commitment procedures is the used by the state of Florida.
		In the United Kingdom, the process of involuntary commitment is commonly known as sectioning, after the various sections of the and the that provide its legal basis.
	americancanyon.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Involuntary_commitment (2785 words)

	Involuntary Commitment as an Intervention
		Involuntary or compulsory hospitalization means that commitment is ordered by a court in spite of the patient’s clear and explicit refusal to be hospitalized.
		It is most important to realize that every involuntary commitment involves a conflict between the person involved and the authorities who effectuate the involuntary commitment: the psychiatrist or physician who signs the medical statement, the judge who rules, and the state that actualizes the hospitalization.
		Hiday determined in her research that in 20% of involuntary commitments the legal criteria for involuntary commitment were not met.
	www.janpols.net /Chapter-7/3.3.html (1809 words)

	JLARC Report Summary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Involuntary commitment is a process by which an individual with a mental illness, who is a danger to self or others, or who is unable to care for self, may be temporarily detained and committed to a hospital on an involuntary basis following a hearing.
		The involuntary commitment fund in Virginia is unique, enables individuals where necessary to be detained at private hospitals even without insurance coverage, and reduces the financial responsibility of the individuals to pay for their own involuntary detention or commitment.
		However, involuntary commitment literature indicates that in actuality, decision-makers in the process are reluctant to ignore patient needs and release patients to living arrangements that are not deemed viable.
	jlarc.state.va.us /summary/rpt164/commit.htm (1778 words)

	Montgomery County, Alabama Probate Judge Involuntary Commitment (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Involuntary commitment is a legal procedure by which a person is placed in the custody of the State Department of Mental Health for long-term treatment.
		In order to meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, there must be clear and convincing evidence that the person is mentally ill and poses a real and present threat of substantial harm to self or others.
		The purpose of involuntary commitment is to provide psychiatric treatment for mentally ill individuals who have become a danger to themselves or others, and are refusing voluntary treatment.
	www.mc-ala.org /probate/commit.htm (509 words)

	Involuntary Commitment to a Psychiatric Hospital
		Involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital is a legal and psychiatric measure intended to prevent a person with a psychiatric disorder from endangering himself or others or disturbing public order and safety.
		Psychiatric disorders are comparable in the sense that involuntary commitment is a last-ditch measure when the psychiatric disorder manifests itself as behaviors that are risky to the patient and others.
		Involuntary commitment is an invasive social event for the person involved that must be ethically justified.
	www.janpols.net /Chapter-7/3.html (1028 words)

	involuntary commitment: questions and answers
		If you or someone you know is subjected to an involuntary commitment proceeding, the court should appoint a lawyer in the case so that advice and assistance can be given in the particular case.
		New Hampshire’s commitment law specifically states that admission to the mental health services system does not in and of itself affect such civil liberties as the right to vote, to enter into contracts, to marry or divorce, or to hold motor vehicle or professional licenses.
		Commitment proceedings can be accompanied by guardianship proceedings, or the New Hampshire Hospital can petition the probate court during the period of commitment to appoint a guardian.
	www.drcnh.org /commitment.htm (1534 words)

	Commitment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Distinction is often made between commitment as a member of an organisation (such as a sporting team, a religion, or as an employee)
		Committed (2001 television series), an animated television series that aired on CTV in 2001.
		Committed (2005 television series), a sitcom that aired on NBC in 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commitment (237 words)

	Mental Health America: Position Statement 22: Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
		However, involuntary treatment also includes involuntary medication or other treatments including electro-convulsive therapy, whether court-ordered or imposed by mental health professionals, treatment imposed upon persons with mental illnesses in prisons and jails or as a condition of probation, supervision or parole, outpatient commitment, and the use of guardianship or conservatorship laws.
		Involuntary commitment to a mental hospital should be limited to persons who pose a serious risk of physical harm to themselves or others in the near future.
		Involuntary commitment to a psychiatric hospital should only be imposed if supported by clear and convincing evidence.
	www.nmha.org /go/position-statements/p-36 (2016 words)

	What is Involuntary Commitment? - Suicide.org!
		The laws governing involuntary commitment vary from country to country and state to state, but, in general, laws restrict involuntary commitment to those who are mentally ill and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol and are deemed to be in imminent danger of harming themselves or others.
		The idea of involuntary commitment horrifies many as horror stories from decades ago still come to mind in which people were committed for almost any reason, and held indefinitely.
		And lawsuits are not uncommon subsequent to involuntary commitments.
	www.suicide.org /involuntary-commitment.html (662 words)

	Involuntary Commitment Laws
		The peace officer shall transport the person to be transported to the designated facility of the appropriate local mental health authority pursuant to this section, either on the basis of his own observation or on the basis of a mental health officer's observation that has been reported to him by that mental health officer.
		The patient and his counsel of record shall be notified in writing that the involuntary commitment will be continued, the reasons for that decision, and that the patient has the right to a review hearing by making a request to the court.
		(2) If the individual in need of commitment is not placed in the custody of the director or his designee by the person submitting the application, the director or his designee may certify, either in writing or orally that the individual is in need of immediate commitment to prevent injury to self or others.
	www.suu.edu /hss/psychology/practicum/InvoluntaryCommitmentLaws.html (4828 words)

	Maine DHHS: Mental Health - Rights and Legal Issues - Involuntary Commitment -FAQs
		Involuntary Commitment is a process by which a person can be admitted to a psychiatric hospital (or psychiatric unit within a general hospital) against his or her will.
		The person making the request for involuntary hospitalization (usually crisis or hospital staff) then locates a hospital bed and somebody to provide transportation, and asks a judge or justice of the peace to sign Part 3 of the Blue Paper, indicating that the application was completed in accordance with the law.
		The hospital must discharge the person at the end of the commitment period unless it has started recommitment procedures, or unless the person is suitable for and has accepted voluntary admission.
	www.maine.gov /dhhs/mh/rights-legal/involuntary/faq/home.html (1683 words)

	Resource Guide - hospitalization - involuntary commitment (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Involuntary hospitalization is a last resort; all efforts should be made to provide the needed services in the community, and when that is impossible, convince the person to accept hospital treatment voluntarily.
		The law also creates a new standard for emergency detention of persons that is identical to the standard for involuntary commitment, for the period beginning six months after publication of the bill as law and ending five years later.
		Commitment is the assignment of a legal status; it does not guarantee treatment.
	www.namiwisconsin.org /library/resourceguide/hospital_involuntary.cfm (945 words)

	Rights
		The only "crime" you committed was that you did not want to continue to live with the side effects of Lithium and you chose to stop taking the drug prescribed for your bi-polar disorder.
		Involuntary Outpatient Commitment: Prescription or Persecution IOC can provide either general guidelines for treatment regimens and conditions, or place the individual in the care of a specific individual or facility that assumes responsibility for a treatment plan.
		Expansion of involuntary commitment laws to cover outpatient commitment is a direct attack on and leads to the imposition of forced treatment on individuals who do not present a danger to themselves or others.
	www.contac.org /contaclibrary/rights35.htm (2001 words)

	INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT
		Involuntary commitment is a legal action that takes place when a person is ordered to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital or other treatment facility.
		In order for a person to be hospitalized against their will, the individual must be mentally ill, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol to the extent of being harmful to themselves or others.
		This policy was adopted to help protect persons from unnecessary involuntary commitment, ensure that the process is carried out in a timely manner, help states adopt new standards and interpretations of the law, and involve mental health professionals in court proceedings.
	members.tripod.com /bipolarconnection/richinvolcom.html (577 words)

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		Survey of Statutes Allowing Involuntary Commitment for Drug and Alcohol Dependent Persons, which includes sections on an historical perspective, the current state of the law, protective or emergency custody and involuntary commitment.
		The promise and peril of involuntary outpatient commitment.
		Involuntary out-patient commitment and reduction of violent behaviour in persons with severe mental illness.
	www.cccinternational.com /InvoluntaryTreatment/ioc.htm (1423 words)

	Position Statement on Involuntary Commitment
		The Bazelon Center opposes involuntary inpatient civil commitment except in response to an emergency, and then only when based on a standard of imminent danger of significant physical harm to self or others and when there is no less restrictive alternative.
		Outpatient commitment is a simplistic response that cannot compensate for a lack of appropriate and effective services in the community.
		The term "outpatient commitment" when used in this document refers to procedures for (a) involuntary commitment to outpatient treatment and (2) hospital release conditioned on treatment compliance.
	www.bazelon.org /issues/commitment/bazelonposition.htm (763 words)

	Involuntary Outpatient Commitment - LPS Reform
		The goal of involuntary psychiatric services should be the provision of a caring environment where medical treatment, leading to cognitive improvement, is combined with dignified and respectful therapeutic conditions to help the patient accept and continue needed treatment willingly.
		Informed consent in modern law, whether it concerns medical consent, involuntary psychiatric commitment or medicine, is still a matter of a person's ability to receive and absorb the relevant knowledge, intelligently evaluate the risk and benefits of the decision, and to be free from any coercion in the decision.
		The commitment bill was amended nearly 300 times, and was as good as dead during the legislative process until Frank Lanterman refused to allow another bill out of a committee he chaired unless the commitment bill was amended into it.
	www.desertpacific.mirecc.va.gov /news/lps-reform.shtml (14428 words)

	Involuntary Commitment Procedures
		A: Involuntary Commitment takes place when a person is ordered to be admitted to a hospital or treatment facility in order to prevent harm to that individual or others.
		The purpose of involuntary commitment is to help a person receive necessary and appropriate mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.
		Second Evaluation: Within 24 hours of the person's arrival at a hospital or treatment facility a second examination to determine the necessity for involuntary commitment is completed.
	www.fortunecity.com /campus/psychology/781/commitment.htm (676 words)

	Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services_309_033
		(d) The director of the county of commitment shall petition the court in the county where the person was committed to transfer jurisdiction to the court in the county where the person is to reside, pursuant to ORS 426.275(5).
		The director of the county of commitment shall make the assignment in writing immediately upon commitment of a person by the court or at the time the placement of a committed person is changed during the commitment period.
		The costs of providing care, custody and treatment for a committed person who is unable to be transported or cannot be admitted to a state hospital because of medical necessity shall be paid by the county of residence from funds provided it by the Division for the provision of mental health services.
	arcweb.sos.state.or.us /rules/OARs_300/OAR_309/309_033.html (18892 words)

	New study demonstrates that outpatient commitment, involuntary commitment, decreases victimization of individuals with ...
		An important new study has demonstrated that individuals with severe psychiatric illnesses who were not on outpatient commitment "were almost twice as likely to be victimized as were outpatient commitment subjects," according to the authors of the study.
		Eighty-five of the individuals were on outpatient commitment for part or all of the year and 99 were not.
		Among the 85 individuals on outpatient commitment, 24 percent were victimized, while among the 99 not on outpatient commitment, 42 percent were victimized.
	www.psychlaws.org /BriefingPapers/studysummary_Hiday.htm (569 words)

	Schizophrenia.com - Introductory Resources on Schizophrenia
		This means that outpatient commitment is a treatment-placement decision made by the committing judge after a judicial determination that the commitment criteria are met.
		The second form of outpatient commitment is conditional release, which is the release of a committed inpatient from the hospital to community treatment before the expiration of the underlying commitment order.
		In the process of gathering information on outpatient commitment, Dr. Torrey and I surveyed all fifty states and the District of Columbia to determine which states provide for some form of outpatient commitment and which states use their outpatient commitment laws frequently enough that outpatient commitment is a regular part of the commitment process.
	www.schizophrenia.com /family/outpatient.html (1110 words)

	State Involuntary Commitment Laws: Beyond Deinstitutionalization. Human Resources Series.
		Involuntary commitment laws, once seen as reform, now questioned as roadblocks to needed treatment, are discussed.
		The ineffectiveness of state's commitment laws, lack of community resources for treating the mentally ill, and homelessness among the mentally ill are discussed in the introduction.
		Four factors which spurred commitment law reform, including abuse of the power, institutional crowding, deinstitutionalization, and the move to clarify minority rights are discussed.
	www.eric.ed.gov /ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED273907&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED273907 (262 words)

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