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Originally Posted by RichieLion
Not sure how that would work if a law was passed that enabled the forced hospitalization of someone who was "accused" of being "mentally ill". I would be extremely afraid of the unforeseen consequences of such a law.
I know we have a need to find solutions to problems, but I have a hunch, we won't find one to this problem.
What usually saves a person who is losing his ability to control his actions, I think, is the observation of someone who knows him and loves him and sees the progressive change and does something about it. How do you write a law that mandates caring?
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We already hospitalized many people who are accused of being mentally ill. They are evaluated and either released or continued hospitalized until they are judicially determined to no longer be a danger to themselves or others.
My point is REQUIRE trained persons like we do now in cases of child abuse, to report an insane person to the Sheriff so he can investigate and if appropriate have district attorney file mental health papers. Those required could be social workers, educators, and medical personnel, just like we do now in the case of child abuse.
The problem now is confidentiality laws and the fear of liability inhibit this process.
JJ