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[quote=Anonymous]Oh. DC gets an “F” grade on its involuntary commitment law: https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/grading-the-states.pdf Of particular relevance here is that DC has no criteria for psychiatric deterioration; just that the person must be at risk of “injuring” themselves or others. Obviously the law needs to be changed so we can protect people in exactly these kinds of circumstances. If family calls 911 because a family member is ranting and raving, then the person should be hospitalized for at least 2 days. Defending the rights of people to have untreated psychotic breaks is really losing the plot. [/quote]
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