When Can Parens Patriae Power Be Used to Commit Individuals

question 60

Multiple Choice

When can parens patriae power be used to commit individuals with severe mental illness to mental health facilities?

• A)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are unable to secure the basic necessities of life, such as food and shelter
• B)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are not taking their medications
• C)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are vulnerable to attack by other inmates in jail
• D)when it is believed that they might be harmed because they are being abused in their family situation