Which of the Following Statements About Involuntary Confinement Is True

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about involuntary confinement is true?

• A)Involuntary commitment and court ordered treatment rates vary widely from state to state.
• B)Federal law insures uniform rates of involuntary commitment and court ordered treatment across the country.
• C)State legislatures across the country follow the legal precedents regarding involuntary confinement first established by New York State.
• D)Involuntary commitment is illegal in 18 states.

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