People v. Thomas

Opinion

STEIN, J.

James Thomas, a prisoner at the California Medical Facility, appeals from the order of the superior court that he be administered psychotropic drugs involuntarily.

Thomas had been administered drugs pursuant to a court order which expired on October 15. He immediately refused to continue his medication, and within one month stopped eating and drinking, refused to wear clothing, stopped walking, and stopped communicating with anyone. The People, following the procedures outlined in Keyhea v. Rushen (1986) 178 Cal.App.3d 526 [223 Cal. Rptr. 746], and in an injunction thereafter…