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NCSC guidelines for involuntary civil commitment: a workable framework for justice in practice
1Institute on Mental Disability and the Law, National Center for State Courts, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187.
Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|April 1, 1988
Summary
New guidelines offer practical solutions for involuntary civil commitment processes by enhancing inter-system cooperation. These recommendations aim to improve screening and continuity of care within existing legal frameworks.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Public Health Policy
- Legal Studies
Background:
- Involuntary civil commitment processes face challenges related to inter-system communication and coordination.
- Existing statutory frameworks often present barriers to efficient commitment procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop practical guidelines for improving involuntary civil commitment processes.
- To foster greater cooperation among mental health, social service, public safety, and justice systems.
Main Methods:
- Convening a multidisciplinary task force by the National Center for State Courts.
- Developing 50 guidelines addressing practical solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Proposing measures for improved screening and continuity of care.
Main Results:
- Developed 50 practical guidelines for involuntary civil commitment.
- Emphasized enhanced cooperation and communication among key systems.
- Recommended interdisciplinary community coordinating councils for problem-solving.
Conclusions:
- The guidelines offer implementable solutions within existing legal structures.
- Improved inter-system collaboration is crucial for efficient commitment processes.
- Enhanced screening and continuity of care can optimize mental health system entry.