The Procedure, Which Is Provided for in Provincial Statutes, by Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

The procedure, which is provided for in provincial statutes, by which mentally ill and dangerous individuals who may not have broken the law can be deprived of their liberty is called:

• A)Criminal commitment
• B)Civil commitment
• C)Community treatment order
• D)Preventative detention

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Definitions:

Heightened Duty

Refers to an increased level of obligation that a party must adhere to, often in fiduciary relationships or professions that demand a higher standard of care.

Standard Of Care

The level of carefulness and caution expected from someone who has a responsibility to act cautiously.

Negligence Case

A legal case involving a failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, resulting in harm or damage.

Comparative Negligence

A legal principle under which the fault for an accident is divided among all parties involved based on the degree of responsibility of each party.