Grave disability
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Grave disability is a legal status in the state of California,[1] defined as when a person's mental disorder prevents him from providing for his own basic life-sustaining needs, such as an inability to provide for his own food, clothing, or shelter.[2] Grave disability can be the basis for civil commitment if there are no existing resources for such provision.
References
- ^ Summary of Grave Disability Criteria, from Disability Rights California (1996)
- ^ Grave Disability, Jewish Family Service
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