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When a person is the subject of civil commitment proceedings, the rights and protections provided by law include all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. notification that civil commitment proceedings are taking place.
  b. required presence during the proceedings.
 c. representation by an attorney.
 d. selection of a judge who will determine the outcome of the case.

Question 2

The formal process of civil commitment usually begins with a petition directed to a(n)
 
  a. attorney.
 b. psychiatrist.
  c. judge.
 d. prosecutor.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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