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This chapter provides an overview of involuntary civil and outpatient commitment for those with mental illnesses who either become involved in the criminal justice system or are considered at risk of danger to themselves or others. The overview includes the criteria and commitment process for traditional and forensic civil commitment, including those convicted of sexual offenses. This chapter also details the various landmark Supreme Court decisions that assisted in creating the requirements for involuntary civil commitment statutes and the importance of treatment and rehabilitation to avoid overreliance on the criminal justice system. The chapter concludes with considerations and recommendations from experts in the field to improve client and patient experiences and meet their unique needs.

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Involuntary Civil and Outpatient Commitment—Legal Criteria, Processes, and the Intersection of Mental Health and Criminal Justice Systems

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    2025年

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  • Melanie Clark Mogavero

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This chapter provides an overview of involuntary civil and outpatient commitment for those with mental illnesses who either become involved in the criminal justice system or are considered at risk of danger to themselves or others. The overview includes the criteria and commitment process for traditional and forensic civil commitment, including those convicted of sexual offenses. This chapter also details the various landmark Supreme Court decisions that assisted in creating the requirements for involuntary civil commitment statutes and the importance of treatment and rehabilitation to avoid overreliance on the criminal justice system. The chapter concludes with considerations and recommendations from experts in the field to improve client and patient experiences and meet their unique needs.