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Can I have someone involuntarily committed?

An individual cannot submit a request for involuntary commitment. The request for involuntary commitment is submitted by the social services of the municipality, but recommendations for involuntary commitment can come from the individual themselves, a relative, or others. A medical certificate and the doctor's assessment that involuntary commitment is indispensable are required.

Further information on involuntary commitments can be found here.

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