The Model Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use Disorder Act establishes protocols and procedures for the involuntary commitment of individuals with substance use disorder that is separate and distinct from the procedure for the involuntary commitment of individuals with mental health issues. This model act also: (1) ensures that the due process rights of individuals with substance use disorder who are subject to involuntary commitment proceedings are respected and protected and that all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and empathy throughout the process; (2) enumerates the rights of individuals involuntarily committed for substance use disorder treatment; (3) establishes discharge planning requirements to prevent harm upon discharge from involuntary commitment and reduce the risk of overdose upon reentry into the community; (4) establishes an involuntary commitment review board to review the admission and retention of individuals ordered to undergo involuntary commitment for the treatment of substance use disorder in a clinical setting; (5) establishes training and education materials on the process of involuntary commitment for courts, the medical community, and the general public; and (6) establishes a reporting requirement for treatment facilities to ensure the collection and analysis of data related to involuntary commitment and its outcomes.

Read the Model Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use Disorder Act.