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Yes, its true. Under the emergency mental commitment laws of most(all?) states doctors (and certain other authorized personnel), can order the involuntary commitment of persons they believe are imminently capable of doing harm to themselves or others. This emergency commitment usually does not run any longer than 24-48 hours (depending on your states laws) during which time the person undergoes mental and psychiatric evaluation of their mental condition.

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