24-hour Evaluation and Treatment Act
Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature
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Mental Health Legislation, Regulations and Implementation Guides
Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth of)
31 December 1988
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A law to provide procedures to allow for a person who is mentally ill and poses a danger to himself or others, to undergo assessment and treatment. If after 24-hours the person still needs treatment, further involuntary treatment must be persuant to court order.Content
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