Legal procedures for mandating psychiatric treatment for individuals who pose danger to themselves or others or are unable to care for themselves due to mental illness.
Example: Court-ordered hospitalization for individuals experiencing severe psychosis who refuse treatment and pose safety risks to themselves or the community.
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