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The Illinois Involuntary Commitment law allows for the placement in treatment of anyone who, because of the nature of his or her illness, is unable to understand his or her need for treatment and who, if not treated, is at risk of suffering or continuing to suffer mental deterioration or emotional deterioration, or both, to the point that the person is at risk of engaging in dangerous conduct. This can be done by family members, mental health professionals, and police officers.
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What actors and actresses appeared in Involuntary Commitment - 2008?
The cast of Involuntary Commitment - 2008 includes: Sarah Cronk Nick Melillo Terence Osborne Joanie Varela
Is there a Baker Act in New York?
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.
Can police issue involuntary commitment in Colorado?
As of September 2014, police officers in Colorado can initiate an emergency, involuntary commitment. This policy is controversial and hotly debated. Doctors and therapists have the same power.
What are the release dates for Religion and Ethics Newsweekly - 1997 Involuntary Commitment 10-45?
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly - 1997 Involuntary Commitment 10-45 was released on: USA: 6 July 2007
What is the penalty for involuntary manslaughter in Illinois?
2 -5 years
How do you use the word involuntary in a sentence?
The man had involuntary tremors in his hands. Police can make an involuntary commitment to a hospital if a person seems to be a danger to themselves or others. A twitch is an involuntary motor reaction of the nervous system.
Does Illinois have gambling laws?
Yes, Illinois has gambling laws.
What are the 3 branches of Illinois government and the function of each branch?
Legislative - makes Illinois laws Executive - enforces Illinois laws Judicial - interprets Illinois laws
What are the involuntary commitment laws in state of Georgia?
Georgia allows people with mental illness to be committed involuntarily for up to 20 days. They require a probable cause hearing. A family member cannot commit another family member without meeting some standards of commitment first.
Is involuntary commitment right?
Probably not, why don't you throw the person in a jail cell for a night or two.
Where can one find all the laws in Illinois?
The best place to learn about all the laws in Illinois is to go to the courthouse or the police station. They will have a list of all the laws in Illinois.
Is there a Baker Act In Tennesee?
Tennessee does have an Involuntary Commitment section to its Mental Health law although I do not know if it is referred to by any particular name. It is contained in Title 33 of the Tennessee Code. Involuntary commitment and the criteria for it are specifically discussed in 33-6-103.
