Federal authorities should not be able to turn civil commitment into a life sentence for anyone the government deems ...

North Carolina lawmakers are now taking a closer look at how people with mental health issues can be involuntarily committed for treatment in the wake of a new law they passed — in September.

Case prompts review of involuntary commitment laws and court decisionmaking. Judge ruled defendant incompetent for charges but ineligible for commitment. Advocates cite bed shortages, ER waits and ...

A civil rights advisory committee released a report this week, finding that Louisiana’s involuntary commitment law appears to violate due process rights under the 14th Amendment.

BOSTON (WWLP) – A State House committee met today to discuss the status of involuntary commitment and when it is appropriate to implement it in Massachusetts. Involuntary treatment is a legal process ...

In early September, video of the light rail stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska shocked the nation and led to many from all sides of the aisle to demand answers on how an unprovoked, horrific ...

Experts are warning they've seen a growing trend of Louisiana coroners involuntarily committing people to hospitals for up to 15 days, saying it likely poses violations of constitutional rights.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A North Carolina law known as Iryna’s Law is expected to increase the number of people who need behavioral health services, adding ...

Iryna’s Law will increase demand for involuntary evaluations and inpatient beds. State official says hospitals must expand capacity and optimize patient discharges. Sheriffs cite transport delays, ...