In the USA, is it against the law to commit suicide?

Question

i heard somewhere that in the USA its against the law to commit suicide. is it?

Answer 1

its kinda hard to punish someone thats already kicked the bucket... but if its ATTEMTPED suicide, and it doesnt work, then you just get sent to hard core therapy.

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

No, it is not.  All states have gotten rid of laws against suicide--which includes failed attempts at suicide.  Assisting a suicide, on the other hand, is a crime except under very narrow circumstances in one or two states.

Answer 4

The law actually is Attempted Suicide is illegal.  This allows the state the means to have the offender committed for psychiatric evaluation.  

Answer 5

yes it is why do you what to kill your self you have to get help call a friend talk to your mom or dad  

Answer 6

yes it is illegal in all us states, i dont understand why though.

Answer 7

i hope not

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Not only is it against the law but if you get caught committing suicide you will immediately be taken into a back room and have the cowboy S**t slapped out of you..  

Answer 10

You.  If you are caught after you commit suicide you will get the death penalty.

Answer 11

No..Bush isn't that stupid.

Answer 12

Yeah don't do it they might sue you.

Answer 13

lol is shouldnt be. whats the punishment for that? alright you are sentenced to 20yrs in jail...wait...doh!

Answer 14

What kind of punishment will you receive if you are already dead?

Answer 15

this may be the stupidest question I have ever heard.

Answer 16

It may not be against the law, but if you try and fail then you can be held for 72 hour observation and possibly admitted to a mental facility against your will.