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Voluntary is something you want to do.

Involuntary is something you are forced to do.

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What is the difference between service and servitude?

Service typically refers to aiding or helping others, often in exchange for payment or as a way of fulfilling a need. Servitude, on the other hand, implies a state of being enslaved or under the control of another, often involving forced labor or submission without choice. Service is generally voluntary and positive, while servitude is involuntary and negative.


Is there a Baker Act in New York?

If the question is asking about the emergency involuntary commitments of those suspected of being mentally ill and in imminent danger of doing harm to themselves and others - - yes, New York does have an Involuntary Mental Commitment Law.


What class felony is Involuntary Manslaughter?

Involuntary manslaughter is typically considered a Class D felony in many jurisdictions. However, the classification of the offense can vary depending on the specific laws of the state where the crime took place.


Is protection from slavery or involutary servitude in the Bill of Rights?

The protection from slavery or involuntary servitude is found in the Thirteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, not the Bill of Rights. The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified in 1865 and specifically prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.


What legal practice area does involuntary psychiatric confinement fall under?

Unsure what is being asked. Many states (but not all) have emergency commitment regulations which allow the involuntary commitment of persons believed to be a danger to themselves or others. In most cases they are restricted to use by doctors, socila workers, mental health workers and law enforcement officers. The time is very limited AND the admitted people MUST be evaluated by a psychiatric doctor.