In re Vanessa F.

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• holding that due process requires that involuntary commitment be based on a finding of dangerousness
• requirement that threat of substantial harm be evidenced by recent overt act, attempt or threat is too restrictive and not necessitated by substantive due process
• “What due process does proscribe, in our view, is the continued involuntary commitment of a nondangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by himself or with the help of willing and able family members or friends.”

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