yes

M. Susan Ridgely has written:

'The effectiveness of involuntary outpatient treatment' -- subject(s): Care, Community mental health services, Involuntary treatment, Mental health laws, Mentally ill, Psychiatric hospitals

If the question is asking about the emergency involuntary commitments of those suspected of being mentally ill and in imminent danger of doing harm to themselves and others - - yes, New York does have an Involuntary Mental Commitment Law.

They are involuntary muscles.

Section 8 under the Mental Health laws relates to the section of the Mental Health Act that deals with involuntary detention. There are 5 criteria in Australia and my guess is that it's similar in all Wesern countries: 1. The person must appear to be mentally ill - significant disturbance of thought, mood, perception or memory. (Note that a definitive diagnosis is not needed). 2. The person's mental illness reuires immediate treatment and that treatment can be obtained by issuing an involuntrary treatment order (section 8/9) 3. Because of the mental illness, involuntary treatment is necessary for his/her safety or the protection of the public. 4. The person has refused treatment. 5. Treatment cannot be provided in a less restrictive manner. Each criterion must be met precisely.