### Question
What does eligible patient mean?


### Answer
**Eligible patient** has the following meaning in *34 U.S.C. § 10472*:

> an adult, mentally ill person who, as determined by a court—


(A) has a history of violence, incarceration, or medically unnecessary hospitalizations

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10472*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXI-MENTAL HEALTH COURTS**

