Most States Hold That a Person Can Be Involuntarily Committed

question 55

Multiple Choice

Most states hold that a person can be involuntarily committed to a mental hospital

• A)if found to be mentally ill.
• B)if found to be mentally ill and a danger to themselves or others.
• C)only if he or she has committed a crime.
• D)only if he or she has committed a violent crime.

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