If an individual is judged to be a direct danger to herself,himself,or to others,the term insanity is most likely being used to determine
A) involuntary commitment.
B) competency to stand trial.
C) an individual's guilt.
D) psychiatric treatment.

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Involuntary commitment is the legal process of placing a person with mental illness in a psychiatric treatment facility without that person's consent. When an individual is judged to be a direct danger to themselves or others, they may meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, which is determined by a court of law. The term insanity is not typically used in determining an individual's guilt or competency to stand trial, but rather in determining whether or not they require psychiatric treatment.

If an Individual Is Judged to Be a Direct Danger