What is the legal fiction underlying offering someone "voluntary" mental health treatment as a prelude to involuntary treatment?
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Replying to @luminousalicorn
@luminousalicorn you mean signing in as voluntary to avoid an involuntary hold? or something else?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Yes, that (if I understand correctly the thing that prompted the tweet and you both).1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @luminousalicorn
@luminousalicorn varies by state, but in CA you have a right to a hearing prior to a 14-day hold, but you can waive that right1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@luminousalicorn it's basically coercive because involuntary holds put you on a no-gun list and you look like you're not cooperating...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@luminousalicorn so I guess the fiction is that you're freely signing in of your own will? competency to do that isn't usually in question1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@luminousalicorn the relevant law is the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanterman –Petris–Short_Act
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@luminousalicorn oh - it's exactly like plea bargaining? same dynamics?0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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