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  "path": "/2026/03/27/missouri-senate-backs-court-ordered-outpatient-treatment-for-severe-mental-illness/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T15:00:25.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Health Care",
    "Legislature",
    "Aaron Crossley",
    "Carolyn Caton",
    "competency restoration",
    "David Dolan",
    "Department of Mental Health",
    "Maggie Nurrenbern",
    "mental health"
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  "textContent": "Missouri lawmakers advanced legislation this week to create a clear pathway for adults with severe mental illness to receive court-ordered treatment in their communities before they end up hospitalized or incarcerated. It would establish procedures for doctors, legal guardians and public health directors to petition courts to order up to two years of outpatient treatment […]",
  "title": "Missouri Senate backs court-ordered outpatient treatment for severe mental illness"
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