Can a committed person be forced to take medication against his/her will?
The law has changed several times on this issue. Since the 1991 amendments to the law, it is possible for the hospital to medicate a committed person against his/her will for short-term treatment (up to 30 days) if there is a second, concurring medical opinion approving medication. For continued treatment beyond 30 days, a special court hearing is required to determine if there is legal justification for compelling the administration of medications.
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