Comparative law notes
This term, commonly used in the USA, should be used with caution in the context of Austrian law; commitment of the mentally ill may occur under Austrian law either at the wish of the patient, or against their wishes.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
- sectioning
- civil commitment
- involuntary commitment
Unterbringung means:
Unterbringung
Substantiv
partial
involuntary commitment