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State-by-State Guide on Involuntary Commitment Laws

(7 days ago) WEBColorado Involuntary Commitment Laws. Colorado is unique in that it is possible for a judge to remand someone to treatment for drug or alcohol use disorder for up to 180 days under the involuntary commitment laws in the state. This is due to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse …

https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/state-by-state-involuntary-commitment-laws

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The Federal and State Role in Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBThe Federal Role in Mental Health The federal government works in partnership with the states to address mental health. The federal role in mental health includes regulating …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 Division FF, Title I of P.L. 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ü: Section-by …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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Mental Illness and Supreme Court: Case Summaries : Mental Illness

(1 days ago) WEBJackson v. Indiana, 406 U.S. 715 (1972). Held: mentally ill criminal defendants who are incompetent to stand trial cannot be indefinitely committed on that basis alone. The …

https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/legal/mental-illness-supreme-court.html

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Mental Health Rights Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBAs an organization, MHA is committed to the principles of human and civil rights inherent to the concept of equal justice under the law. This includes the rights of persons with …

https://mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-rights

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Rights of People with Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions

(1 days ago) WEBThe right to the least restrictive and least intrusive response to a need for mental health or substance use treatment services. [5] The right to sue the health plan for authorization …

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/rights-people-mental-health-and-substance-use-conditions

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WEBThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (PDF 4.1 MB) (Public Law 117–328) (CAA, 23) was enacted in December of 2022. The CAA, 23 funded SAMHSA …

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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Healthcare in Prison - Rethink Mental Illness

(1 days ago) WEBSome prisons have a healthcare wing. You might go there if your health is very bad. If you are too unwell to stay in prison, you could be transferred to hospital for specialist care …

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/police-courts-and-prison/mental-health-care-in-prison/

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55 Pa. Code Chapter 5100. Mental Health Procedures

(6 days ago) WEBCross References. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5100.4 (relating to scope); and 55 Pa. Code § 5320.22 (relating to governing body). § 5100.12. Treatment facilities. (a) The …

https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/chapter5100/chap5100toc.html

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The transfer and remission of adult prisoners under the …

(3 days ago) WEBThis guidance sets out the timeframe for completing the assessment, transfer and remission of individuals detained under the MHA to and from MHLDA services and prisons. It …

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/B0229_iii_Transfer-and-remission-prison-guidance_080421.pdf

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Mental health: Promoting and protecting human rights

(8 days ago) WEBBy ensuring laws and policies related to mental health are in line with internationally agreed human rights conventions. Countries should ensure their policies …

https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/mental-health-promoting-and-protecting-human-rights

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 15

(9 days ago) WEBSection 15. (a) Whenever a court of competent jurisdiction doubts whether a defendant in a criminal case is competent to stand trial or is criminally responsible by …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section15

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Possession of Firearms by People With Mental Illness

(Just Now) WEBPossession of a firearm by the mentally ill is regulated by both state and federal laws. Federal Law. Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(d), it is unlawful for any person to sell …

https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/possession-of-firearms-by-people-with-mental-illness

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New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 251 FindLaw

(9 days ago) WEB(4) a qualified private institution approved for such purpose by the local social services department. Provided, however, that, outside of the city of New York, if the …

https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-251/

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Sections 48 and 49 of the Mental Health Act - Transfer of an

(3 days ago) WEBProfessionals can decide to transfer you to hospital. This can be done under section 48/49 of the Mental Health Act 1983. This section explains when and how you might be …

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/mental-health-laws/section-48-49-of-the-mental-health-act-transfer-of-an-unsentenced-prisoner-to-hospital/

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) Program …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (LEMHWA) was signed into law in January 2018, recognizing that law enforcement agencies need and deserve …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwaresources

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General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 17

(9 days ago) WEBSection 17: Periodic review of incompetence to stand trial; petition; hearing; continued treatment; defense to charges; release. Section 17. (a) The periodic review of …

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVII/Chapter123/Section17

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Mental Health: Suspects and Defendants - The Crown Prosecution …

(5 days ago) WEBRemand for defendants with a mental disorder; General Case Management and Progression; Trial Procedure; Resuming a prosecution when a patient becomes fit …

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/mental-health-suspects-and-defendants

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Remand and sentencing powers for mentally disordered offenders

(5 days ago) WEBDetails. Information for magistrates’ courts and Crown Court staff following changes to the Mental Health Act 1983. This document explains how the 2007 …

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/remand-and-sentencing-powers-for-mentally-disordered-offenders

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More than a third of prisoners are locked up without a sentence.

(8 days ago) WEBA gradual tightening of bail laws has fundamentally shifted who goes to prison and why. With a record percentage of prisoners on remand, experts warn that …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-25/one-third-of-australian-prisoners-are-unsentenced-on-remand/102015092

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