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Name: The Magistrate’s Role in Involuntary Commitment, by Joan G. Brannon, September 2007. View online. |
This bulletin defines involuntary civil commitment, describes the commitment process, and focuses on the magistrate’s role in the process that potentially leads to involuntary civil commitment. It includes discussions on criteria for issuing a custody order, the procedure for initiating involuntary commitment, emergency commitment for mentally ill and substance abuse respondents, transportation orders, and more.
Link to free, online version in PDF format.
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