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The Minnesota Commitment Act Of 1982 Summary And Analysis, Eric S. Janus, Richard M. Wolfson
The Minnesota Commitment Act Of 1982 Summary And Analysis, Eric S. Janus, Richard M. Wolfson
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Minnesota law governing commitments has been substantially
revised and recodified in the Minnesota Commitment Act of 1982.
The prior law is repealed and the new law is substituted for it effective
August 1, 1982.
This article has three purposes. First, the significant changes in
the civil commitment law are identified and their implications explored.
Second, where appropriate, the legal background underlying
the changes is explored in order to place the changes in context.
Third, the article identifies ambiguities and inconsistencies in the
Act, posits resolutions, and suggests areas for legislative attention.