Committed to a mental institution definition
Committed to a mental institution means a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority. The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily either as an inpatient or outpatient. The term includes commitment for mental defectiveness or mental illness. It also includes commitments for other reasons, such as for drug or alcohol abuse. The term does not include admission to a mental institution for observation or a voluntary admission to a mental institution.
Committed to a mental institution means a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court of competent jurisdiction. The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily, and a commitment to a mental institution for mental defectiveness, mental illness, and other reasons, such as drug use. The term does not include a person in a mental institution for observation or a voluntary admission to a mental institution.
Committed to a mental institution means the formal
More Definitions of Committed to a mental institution
Committed to a mental institution means a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court, board, commission, or other lawful authority. The term includes commitments: (1) to a mental institution involuntarily; (2) for mental defectiveness or mental illness; or (3) for other reasons, such as drug use. The term does not include a person who is admitted to a mental institution for observation or who is voluntarily admitted.
Committed to a mental institution means to have been involuntarily committed for treatment by a court pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17, Chapter 20, or Chapter 24.
Committed to a mental institution means involuntary commitment, commitment for mental defectiveness or mental illness, and commitment for substance abuse. The phrase includes
Committed to a mental institution means to have been involuntarily committed for treatment pursuant to the provisions of chapter twenty-seven [§§ 27-1-1 et seq.] of this code.
Committed to a mental institution means to have been involuntarily committed for treatment pursuant to the provisions of §§27-1-1 et seq. of this code. Children under 14 years of age are not considered "committed to a mental institution" for purposes of this article. "Committed to a mental institution" does not mean voluntary admission for mental health treatment.
Committed to a mental institution means to have been involuntarily committed for
Committed to a mental institution means a formal