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New Hampshire's Involuntary Emergency Admission Law Guarantees Custody. It Does Not Guarantee Care.

New Hampshire’s Involuntary Emergency Admission (IEA) law allows the state to take custody of individuals in mental health crises but fails to ensure they receive care. The law lacks provisions for treatment without consent, leaving many with permanent records. Critics argue it functions more as a custody measure than genuine mental health support.

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