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Section 35: The Process
Answers to frequently asked questions about Section 35 Civil Commitments
What is Massachusetts General Law Chapter 123, Section 35?
Section 35 is a Massachusetts law that allows a qualified person to request a court order requiring someone to be civilly committed and treated involuntarily for an alcohol or substance use disorder.
Is a Section 35 a good first treatment option?
No. Involuntary commitment should be the last option for treatment. If an individual is willing to enter treatment voluntarily, there are many private and public programs that are available that can provide treatment. If an individual feels they are part of making the decision to enter treatment, they often will be more receptive to it. Outcomes are often better if an individual is motivated and willing to engage in treatment, in the least restrictive environment. Often, just the threat of being committed will influence an individual to enter treatment voluntarily.
Drug courts address the issues underlying criminal behavior, such as drug or alcohol substance use disorder and/or mental illness.table of contents+Table of ContentsTOPTable of Contents
Drug courts provide intensive, supervised probation and mandatory treatment, as well as random drug testing with progress monitored by a supervising probation officer. The court works with treatment providers, which provide clinical assessments, develop and monitor treatment placements, and identify ancillary counseling, case management and outreach services.
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