Mike
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We need to see the details of the bills, but this change could have major implications to our liberties.
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/143524)
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Kaine also called for changing the criteria for involuntary commitments,
making it easier to detain individuals who present a danger to themselves. At
least 18 states have taken similar steps since 1999.
Kaine's proposal would change the current standard from "imminent danger" to
"substantial likelihood" of causing harm to themselves or others. Attorney
General Bob McDonnell joined Kaine in supporting the revised standard.
We need to see the details of the bills, but this change could have major implications to our liberties.
http://www.roanoke.com/politics/wb/143524)
SNIP
Kaine also called for changing the criteria for involuntary commitments,
making it easier to detain individuals who present a danger to themselves. At
least 18 states have taken similar steps since 1999.
Kaine's proposal would change the current standard from "imminent danger" to
"substantial likelihood" of causing harm to themselves or others. Attorney
General Bob McDonnell joined Kaine in supporting the revised standard.