To Civilly Commit an Unrestorably Incompetent Defendant, the State Must

question 35

Multiple Choice

To civilly commit an unrestorably incompetent defendant, the state must show the defendant is

• A)mentally ill and imminently dangerous to himself or herself.
• B)mentally ill and imminently dangerous to others.
• C)mentally ill and so gravely disabled as to be unable to care for oneself.
• D)any of the above.

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Definitions:

Cohabitating

Living together in a romantic relationship without being married, often as a precursor to or alternative for marriage.

Intimate Partner Violence

A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Relationship Quality

The subjective assessment of the positivity, health, and overall satisfaction within a personal relationship, including factors such as communication, trust, and emotional closeness.

Married

The state of being in a legally recognized union or partnership with another person.