Involuntary civil commitment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002774",
  "term": "Involuntary civil commitment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal process by which an individual is confined to a mental health facility against their will, typically due to a severe mental illness that poses a danger to themselves or others. This action requires a court order and adherence to strict due process standards to protect the individual's civil liberties. State laws govern the specific criteria and procedures for such commitments.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/involuntary-civil-commitment/"
}