Abstract
The authors expand their methodology for quantifying and comparing civil commitment processes by developing new formulas for the determination of the average commitment detention time and cost. They also examine the effects of specific changes in commitment procedures on the average detention time and cost. Using data from Oregon’s civil commitment process, the authors present several examples of the practical application of their methodology and conclude with a discussion of its major administrative and research implications.
Footnotes
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Dr. Faulkner is associate professor and director of education, Dr. McFarland is assistant professor and Milbank Scholar, and Dr. Bloom is professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201. Mr. Stern is mental health specialist, Oregon State Mental Health Division. Address reprint requests to Dr. Faulkner.
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