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Civil Commitment

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crime13 hours ago•7 min saved

Insanity Defense Could Bind Lindsay Clancy to Annual Civil Commitments

If jurors find Lindsay Clancy not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for the 2023 deaths of her three children, she could be civilly committed to a mental hospital with annual reviews rather than a life sentence; the process begins with a judge ordering a 40-day locked evaluation, followed by a hearing on ongoing commitment, a possible six-month hospitalization, and yearly evaluations to determine continued risk, with discharge possible through court review.

via Fox News|

#civil-commitment #crime #homicide

local3 months ago•13 min saved

Portland MAC Attack Reignites Debate Over Civil Commitment

Bruce Whitman, 49, rammed a rental vehicle packed with propane tanks and other devices into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, killing himself and causing extensive damage that closed the club for at least a week; investigators say Whitman had prior police encounters and mental-health interventions, but authorities could only secure gun removals and short-term holds, not long-term civil commitments or preventive action on explosives, highlighting gaps in Oregon’s crisis-intervention system. The episode has intensified calls to expand civil commitments and red-flag measures for high-risk individuals.

via Willamette Week|

#civil-commitment #local #mental-health

law8 months ago•5 min saved

Oregon Implements New Laws Starting 2026

Oregon is implementing new laws effective Jan. 1, including relaxed standards for civil commitment of mentally ill individuals, allowing striking workers to receive unemployment benefits, restricting sales of nitrous oxide and aerosol dusters, raising the legal marriage age to 18, and enhancing protections for ticket buyers and against AI-generated deepfake images.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#civil-commitment #law #marriage-age

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump's Executive Orders on Homelessness and Mental Health Spark Controversy

President Trump's executive order aims to force treatment and remove homeless individuals from streets across the U.S., including Oregon, by promoting long-term institutionalization and withholding federal funds from 'housing first' programs, sparking criticism from local advocates who argue it undermines efforts to address homelessness with dignity and effective support services.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#civil-commitment #homelessness #housing-first

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Signs Order to Address Homelessness and Mental Health Policies

President Trump's new executive order promotes the revival of civil commitment to address homelessness by encouraging the placement of individuals with mental health issues into treatment facilities without their consent, a move criticized for potentially violating rights and disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.

via Axios|

#civil-commitment #homelessness #involuntary-treatment

politics1 year ago•7 min saved

Trump's Executive Order Aims to Clear Homelessness from Streets

The order aims to address homelessness and public disorder in U.S. cities by promoting civil commitment for individuals with mental health issues, enforcing laws against vagrancy and drug use, and increasing accountability in homelessness programs, with a focus on public safety and effective treatment.

via The White House (.gov)|

#civil-commitment #drug-enforcement #homelessness