Federal authorities should not be able to turn civil commitment into a life sentence for anyone the government deems ...

Advocates for the homeless say that President Donald Trump's executive order making it easier for governments to remove homeless individuals from the streets and force them into hospitals could lead ...

North Carolina lawmakers are now taking a closer look at how people with mental health issues can be involuntarily committed for treatment in the wake of a new law they passed — in September.

President Trump has issued a new executive order with the objective of combating homelessness and restoring public order, by promoting the revival of involuntary civil commitment. This measure ...

Case prompts review of involuntary commitment laws and court decisionmaking. Judge ruled defendant incompetent for charges but ineligible for commitment. Advocates cite bed shortages, ER waits and ...

A State House committee met Monday to discuss the emotionally charged issue of involuntary commitment, specifically when it’s appropriate to implement the practice. Involuntary commitment constitutes ...

A civil rights advisory committee released a report this week, finding that Louisiana’s involuntary commitment law appears to violate due process rights under the 14th Amendment.

In early September, video of the light rail stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska shocked the nation and led to many from all sides of the aisle to demand answers on how an unprovoked, horrific ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed changing the legal criteria for involuntary commitment on January 3. By so doing, she hopes to address concerns about public safety in the subway.

Iryna’s Law will increase demand for involuntary evaluations and inpatient beds. State official says hospitals must expand capacity and optimize patient discharges. Sheriffs cite transport delays, ...

Allegheny County’s 302s, the push for AOT and the debate over involuntary treatment Chester tried to speak to the New York judge presiding over the court hearing that would shape the next two years of ...