What Burden of Proof Is Required for Involuntary Civil Commitment

question 18

Multiple Choice

What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of an individual with an intellectual disability?

• A) reasonable suspicion
• B) clear and convincing evidence
• C) beyond a reasonable doubt
• D) preponderance of the evidence

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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or activity, in contrast to fixed costs, which remain constant regardless of activity.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with changes in the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.