CPR Contributes to OPC White Paper, Involuntary Outpatient Commitment: A Legal and Policy Analysis

Involuntary outpatient commitment laws that compel people with mental health conditions to accept medication and treatment in the community do not increase safety or improve care. Not surprisingly, the involuntary outpatient commitment of people who have not been charged with a crime is among the most controversial and intrusive interventions experienced by those involved in mental health systems.