{"id":2064372,"date":"2023-10-12T04:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T08:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T04:35:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T08:35:14","slug":"california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"California broadens conservatorship law to compel treatment for individuals severely impaired by drug addiction or mental illness."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064372&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A New Law in California Aims to Increase Involuntary Commitment for \u2063Mental Health Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>A bill\u2062 aimed \u200dat addressing the mental health \u2062crisis in California was recently \u2064signed into law by Governor Gavin\u2062 Newsom. The\u200d law, known as Senate Bill 43, expands \u200bthe \u200cdefinition \u200cof individuals considered &#8220;gravely disabled&#8221; to include those with substance abuse\u2063 disorders or mental health concerns who are at\u2062 risk of harm.<\/p>\n<p>In a press release, Governor \u200bNewsom emphasized\u2062 the importance of ensuring that no one falls\u2064 through the\u2062 cracks and that people receive the help and\u200b respect they deserve. He stated that California is undergoing a major overhaul\u2064 of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ocasio-cortez-says-building-less-jails-will-reduce-the-number-of-people-who-go-to-jail\/\" title=\"Ocasio-Cortez Says Building Less Jails Will Reduce The Number Of People Who Go To Jail\">mental health system<\/a> to better serve those in need.<\/p>\n<h3>Expanding the Criteria for Involuntary Commitment<\/h3>\n<p>Prior to the new law, the definition of &#8220;gravely disabled&#8221; did not include substance abuse as a qualifying condition for conservatorship. The previous definition, \u200cwhich has been in place since 1972, needed adjustments\u200c to address the current realities on the streets of California.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, the\u200d author of the bill, explained that SB 43\u200d maintains strong due process protections while expanding the criteria for determining &#8220;gravely disabled.&#8221; This expansion ensures that individuals with severe mental illness can receive the \u200bhelp and\u200d dignity they deserve.<\/p>\n<h3>Family Petitions and Conservatorship Hearings<\/h3>\n<p>Under the new law, family members can petition for the review of\u200d loved ones who are at risk of harm. If deemed appropriate, \u2062conservatorship hearings are \u2062conducted in local courts, \u200dwith legal\u2063 representation available to\u200d those involved.<\/p>\n<p>Conservatorship grants family members and officials the authority to involuntarily commit individuals who are incapable of caring for themselves. The new law makes individuals with drug addiction or mental health issues eligible for conservatorship if they are unable to\u2062 provide basic necessities for personal \u200bsafety.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Mental Health Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>The need for this new law arises\u200d from the significant number of individuals with severe \u2062mental illness who are living in unsafe \u2062conditions. Senator Eggman \u2063highlighted the mass incarceration, homelessness, and even death that result from the current model&#8217;s failure\u2062 to reach those in need.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities seeking \u2062conservatorship must demonstrate &#8220;serious harm&#8221; caused by the individual&#8217;s inability to satisfy basic\u200c needs or comprehend their illness. The new law also requires the Department of Health Care Services to collect and \u2062publish annual reports on conservatorship prevalence and related statistics.<\/p>\n<h3>Supporters and Critics<\/h3>\n<p>The new law has garnered support from various organizations and medical professionals who believe\u200d it will provide necessary treatment \u2062for those at risk. Proponents argue \u2062that it \u2062will make it easier for families to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bail-agent-arrested-for-killing-man-with-no-warrants-in-front-of-cops\/\" title=\"Bail Agent Arrested For Killing Man With No Warrants In Front Of Cops\">seek mental health treatment<\/a> for their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics express concerns about personal liberties and the potential financial \u2063burden\u2063 on\u2064 local\u200c jurisdictions.\u200c They argue that the criteria for involuntary commitment are too broad \u200dand could infringe on \u200cindividuals&#8217; decision-making capacity. Additionally, funding issues may arise due to the lack of reimbursement for substance abuse disorder treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the differing opinions, the \u2062signing\u200c of Senate Bill 43 marks a\u2064 significant \u200bstep \u2062towards addressing \u200cthe mental health crisis\u2064 in California and ensuring that those in need\u200b receive the care\u2063 they deserve.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by critics of involuntary commitment in relation to the new law?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Held to determine \u2064if\u2063 involuntary\u200d commitment is necessary for the individual&#8217;s safety and well-being.\u200c This provision aims to provide support and resources for families who may be struggling to help their loved ones\u200c with mental health or substance abuse issues.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the new law allows for an expansion of the criteria for conservatorship\u200c hearings. Previously, individuals had to\u200b show \u200ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment\/\" title=\"California broadens conservatorship law to compel treatment for individuals severely impaired by drug addiction or mental illness.\">severe \u200bfunctional impairment\u2063 due<\/a> to mental\u2063 illness in \u2062order to\u2064 be considered &#8220;gravely disabled.&#8221; With the \u200cinclusion of substance abuse\u200d disorders and mental health concerns \u2063as qualifying conditions,\u200b more individuals can\u2063 now be eligible\u200b for involuntary commitment if \u200cthey are at risk of\u2062 harm.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversy and Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>While the new law aims to address \u2064the mental health crisis in California and provide \u200bsupport for \u200dindividuals in need, it has not been without controversy. Some \u200dcritics \u200bargue that involuntary commitment violates an individual&#8217;s rights and can result in \u200bunnecessary institutionalization.<\/p>\n<p>However, supporters\u200d of the\u2064 law argue that it is necessary \u200dto protect individuals who cannot make decisions for their own\u200c safety and well-being due to severe mental illness or substance abuse. They believe that\u200c the expanded criteria for involuntary\u2064 commitment will\u2063 ensure that individuals receive the help they need \u2063before\u200b their condition worsens or leads to harm.<\/p>\n<h3>The Promise of Improved Mental Health Care<\/h3>\n<p>Governor\u200b Newsom&#8217;s\u2063 signing of Senate Bill \u206443 represents a\u200c commitment to improving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-police-say-door-to-uvalde-elementary-school-was-unlocked-when-gunman-entered\/\" title=\"Texas Police Say Door to Uvalde Elementary School Was Unlocked When Gunman Entered\">mental health care system<\/a> in \u200dCalifornia. By expanding the criteria \u200dfor involuntary \u2063commitment, \u2064the law aims\u2062 to \u2064provide support, \u200dtreatment, and resources for individuals who may otherwise fall through the cracks \u2064of \u200cthe system.<\/p>\n<p>The hope is that this new law will lead to early intervention and prevention of crises, as well\u2062 as better access \u200dto mental\u2063 health\u2064 services. It is part of a\u2062 broader effort to address the mental health crisis in California and ensure that individuals \u2064receive the \u200bcare and \u200brespect they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2062the new law in California aims to increase involuntary commitment for mental health\u200b treatment. \u200dBy expanding the criteria for determining &#8220;gravely disabled&#8221; to include substance abuse disorders and mental health concerns, \u2063the law seeks\u2062 to provide support and resources for individuals at \u2063risk\u2062 of harm.\u2064 While it has been met with some controversy,\u200b supporters believe that it is a necessary step towards improving the mental health \u2062care system in California. With this law in place, the hope is that more individuals \u200dwill \u2064receive the\u200d help and dignity they need and deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>treatment but refuse or cannot seek it will now be subject to involuntary commitment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. This bill marks a significant step in California&#8217;s efforts to revamp its mental health system and address the widespread mental health crisis impacting the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2064373,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}