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A Coroner's Emergency Certificate (CEC) is usually issued at a treatment facility and can hold a person no more than _____ at a treatment facility.

a. 10 days
b. 15 days
c. 30 days
d. None of the above

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Final answer:

A Coroner's Emergency Certificate allows for the temporary detention of an individual for psychiatric care, but the maximum hold duration varies by jurisdiction and is not specified in the options listed in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

A Coroner's Emergency Certificate (CEC) is a legal document issued in certain jurisdictions when an individual is believed to be a danger to themselves or others due to a mental health condition and requires immediate assessment and temporary detention for psychiatric care.

In the context of the multiple-choice question provided, option (d) None of the above is correct as the duration for which a person can be held under a CEC differs by jurisdiction and is not specified in the options given.

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