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Tag Archives: Involuntary commitment

Extension of Involuntary Commitment Reversed

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Daniel EvansAugust 18, 2024

An extension of an involuntary commitment under section 303 of the Mental Health Procedures Act, 50 Pa.C.S. 7303, requires clear and convincing evidence that the person is a danger to herself and others. The commitment order is not moot and … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Involuntary commitment, Mootness

Credible Specific Threats Supported Involuntary Mental Health Commitment

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Daniel EvansApril 3, 2024

The appellant told his cousin that he planned to order a gun and ammunition to kill his stepbrother, and those statements were relayed to a physician who considered them to be credible threats and who recommended an extended commitment for … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged 302 Commitment, Involuntary commitment

Medical Records Supported Involuntary Commitment

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Daniel EvansFebruary 5, 2024

The decision of a Mental Health Hearing Officer for an involuntary commitment for treatment for 20 days was affirmed based on information in medical records that was read into evidence and which fell within the regular records exception to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Hearsay, Involuntary commitment

Involuntary Psychiatric Commitment and Expunging One’s Record

An individual was involuntarily committed (section 302 of the Mental Health Procedure Act) for psychiatric treatment and later petitioned to have commitment expunged from her record as the commitment was illegal; the court disagreed, because the facts showed that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged 302 Commitment, Expunge record, Involuntary commitment

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