Conditional Voluntary Mental-Hospital Admission

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Abstract
The continuation of the practice of voluntary mental-hospital admission under certain contractual conditions is a desirable alternative to court-mediated involuntary commitment. Total abolition of involuntary civil commitment of the mentally ill, however, is likely to be regressive, leading to an increased use of the criminal-justice system in the management of the mentally ill, with destructive consequences. There will probably always be some citizens who require conditional voluntary or involuntary commitment status in mental-health facilities.

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