Involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility:

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Awill be a lifelong commitment even if the individual is no longer mentally ill.

Bno longer occurs under modern civil law.

Ccan occur only after a mentally ill individual has been convicted of a violent crime.

Dusually occurs because people appear to be a danger to themselves or others.

Correct answer

D. usually occurs because people appear to be a danger to themselves or others.

Explanation

The correct answer is usually occurs because people appear to be a danger to themselves or others..

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