Legal Opinion
In re the Detention of Morgan
Washington Supreme Court
Decided May 8, 2014No. 86234-6PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
González, J.
¶1 In 2008, Clinton Morgan was awaiting his civil commitment trial to determine if he was likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined to a secure facility. Defense counsel became concerned that Morgan, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, was exhibiting psychotic symptoms. Morgan’s counsel requested a competency determination and sought an order for involuntary medication to control Morgan’s delusions during trial. The trial judge determined that Morgan was incompetent, appointed a guardian ad litem to represent his interests, and ordered…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- County of Sacramento v. LewisSupreme Court of the United States · 1998
- Collins v. City of Harker HeightsSupreme Court of the United States · 1992
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- Kansas v. HendricksSupreme Court of the United States · 1997
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