STATE STANDARDS FOR CIVIL COMMITMENT
capacity to care for his or her own welfare that there is a reasonable probability of death, serious bodily injury, or serious physical or mental debilitation if admission is not ordered; or (D) (i) The person's understanding of the need for treatment is impaired to the point that he
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