SB 350 – Civil Commitment (2011-2012)

This bill changes the laws concerning the civil commitment of and treatment provided to mentally ill people by broadening the definition of “mentally ill person subject to court order.” The expanded definition includes people who satisfy all of the following conditions: -Unlikely to voluntarily participate in treatment -Have difficulty sticking to prescribed treatment -Could become … Continue reading SB 350 – Civil Commitment (2011-2012)