No. The managing authority (ie the home) can decide. If you are assessed as 'lacking capacity' you can be subject to Deprivation of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, provided certain protocols are followed . You can appeal a case to the Court of Protection, a special court which decides whether or not a person should be deprived of their liberty
depends on state and circumstances. psych hold is legal for 72 hours in most states. this is only for evaluation of harm intent to self or others ... after that, formal proceedings are required. for other circumstances, pls post details -- including state
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No. The managing authority (ie the home) can decide. If you are assessed as 'lacking capacity' you can be subject to Deprivation of Liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, provided certain protocols are followed . You can appeal a case to the Court of Protection, a special court which decides whether or not a person should be deprived of their liberty
depends on state and circumstances. psych hold is legal for 72 hours in most states. this is only for evaluation of harm intent to self or others ... after that, formal proceedings are required. for other circumstances, pls post details -- including state