Abstract
The interface of mental health and the law has been rapidly expanding over the past several years, as more and more cases of various sorts are being heard by the courts and new laws are passed. Although court decisions and laws may be viewed as an intrusion by the psychiatrists who work with emotionally disturbed children, the authors suggest that the effect is to present the professional with new alternatives for helping the patient. A number of these situations where the legal system can be utilized are presented.
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