Sentences with phrase «involuntary psychiatric evaluation»
Additionally, the bill would allow the police to temporarily confiscate guns from anyone subject to involuntary psychiatric evaluation under Florida's Baker Act.
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The police can confine people considered a danger to themselves or others for up to 72 hours as part of an involuntary psychiatric evaluation.
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Zachary W. Carter, Mr. de Blasio's corporation counsel, said in an internal city document that there were three ways to remove people from the street: voluntary entrance into shelter; arrest if a crime was being committed; and involuntary transfer for psychiatric evaluation or treatment if they posed a danger to themselves or others.