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Aug 9, 2021 · This Open Forum examines the assessment and treatment implications of grave disability in correctional contexts, as well as ways to support the well-being of incarcerated people who may meet grave disability criteria.
Nov 16, 2021 · Many states permit involuntary psychiatric care on the grounds of “grave disability,” which constitutes a legal standard defined as a person’s inability to provide for basic needs or self-care because of mental illness.
Determination of grave disability, likelihood of serious harm, or need of assisted outpatient treatment. —. Use of recent history evidence. (1) In making a determination of whether a person is gravely disabled, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is in need of assisted outpatient treatment in a hearing conducted under RCW 71.05.240 or ...
demonstrate a “grave disability” (as explained below). Washington State statute includes both criteria—to be civilly committed, a person must demonstrate a likelihood of serious harm or a grave disability as a result of mental illness. In Washington, the court may also consider the recent historical behavior of an individual while making its
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Feb 1, 2024 · SB 43 changes the definition of Grave Disability in two ways: Adds severe substance use disorder as a reason someone could be placed on an involuntary hold. Adds inability to provide for one’s personal safety or necessary medical care as reasons that a person could be placed on an involuntary hold.
Feb 7, 2024 · Two new mental health laws are in the process of being implemented in California: SB 43, a 2023 law that expanded the definition of grave disability, and CARE Court, a 2022 law that created a new program through the legal system for people with certain mental health diagnoses.
