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If they have not been committed by an emergency commitment order, or by court order, or by court sentence, and they do not exhibit any behavior that is dangerous to themselves or others, they cannot be held against their will.

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Q: Can a person that is admitted by a family member to a psychiatric center sign themselves out of an inpatient facility?
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