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The Right to Self-Representation in Civil Commitment Proceedings.

Authors :
Hirschtritt, Matthew E.
Chamberlain, John R.
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law; Jun2019, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p246-248, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on the lower court's refusal to allow S.M. a defendant against a petition for involuntary commitment. It discussed the case of S.M. in which he intended to commit suicide; consider his outpatient treatment and request of S.M. that the district court dismiss his appointed counsel.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10936793
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
137132750
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29158/JAAPL.3857L1-19