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on: Jun 22, 2018
Using legal proceedings to confine an individual to a mental health facility against his will is known as _________ commitment.
 
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A defendant's ability to understand the legal proceedings that are taking place against him and to participate in his own defense defines the concept of __________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

civil

Answer to Question 2

competence


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