Asked by
Michelle Marie
on Nov 24, 2024Verified
A person being considered for involuntary commitment:
A) has no right to court-appointed counsel.
B) has the right to be placed in the most restrictive setting.
C) has the right to call and confront witnesses.
D) has no right to a public hearing or an appeal.
Involuntary Commitment
The legal process through which individuals with severe mental illness are hospitalized or treated against their will, usually when they are deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Court-appointed Counsel
Lawyers provided by the state or court for individuals who cannot afford to hire their own attorney.
Restrictive Setting
An environment or context that limits personal freedoms or behaviors, often for safety or therapeutic reasons.
- Identify the legal rights of individuals being considered for involuntary commitment.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the legal rights of individuals being considered for involuntary commitment.