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The Dawes Severalty Act sought the gradual elimination of most tribal ownership of land.
Temporary Commitment
The involuntary admission of an individual to a psychiatric facility for a short period under emergency conditions, typically without a formal court order.
Two-physician Certificates
Documents or attestations, typically related to medical or mental health conditions, verified by two independent physicians.
M'Naghten Rule
A legal principle establishing the insanity defense based on the inability to know right from wrong at the time of committing a crime.
Jail Diversion
An arrangement in which mentally disturbed criminal defendants are treated for their disorders on an outpatient basis. That is, they are diverted from jail to the community for mental health care.
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