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San Francisco proposes court-ordered treatment for dangerous mentally ill individuals, expanding assisted outpatient care.
San Francisco is advancing legislation to allow courts to mandate involuntary medication for individuals with severe mental illness who pose a danger to themselves or others, expanding current assisted outpatient treatment laws.
The bill, backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie and Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, aims to improve crisis intervention with strict due process safeguards, court oversight, and regular reviews.
It responds to a growing mental health and homelessness crisis, with over half of the city’s homeless population reporting mental health challenges.
The measure, expected to be voted on by the Assembly this summer, has support from state and city leaders but has not yet drawn comment from civil liberties groups.
San Francisco propone un tratamiento ordenado por el tribunal para individuos peligrosos con enfermedades mentales, expandiendo la atención ambulatoria asistida.