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38 U.S.C. § 5501. — Commitment actions · Congress.wiki

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38 U.S.C. § 5501.Chapter 55

§ 5501

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The Secretary may incur necessary court costs and other expenses incident to proceedings for the commitment of mentally incompetent veterans to a Department hospital or domiciliary when necessary for treatment or domiciliary purposes.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)