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In re Commitment of Robert S.

New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division

Decided October 29, 1992PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

The opinion of the court was delivered by

ARNOLD M. STEIN, J.A.D.

We reverse the order continuing appellant’s involuntary commitment to Lyons Veterans Administration Medical Center following his initial ex parte commitment to Newark Beth Israel Hospital. The evidence did not support a finding “by clear and convincing evidence that [appellant] needs continued involuntary commitment,. . . .” N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15a.

Appellant was released from confinement approximately two weeks after his initial review hearing. He successfully completed his court-ordered ninety days of outpatient therapy. Because…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. State v. KrolSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1975
  2. State v. HodgeSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1984
  3. Matter of JobesSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1987
  4. In Re Applications for the Commitment of SlSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1983
  5. In Re Commitment of RBNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. In re the Commitment of W.Z.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2001
  2. Matter of Commitment of DMNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1995
  3. In Re Commitment of WHNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1999
  4. In Re Commitment of PDNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2005
  5. IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF I.M. IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF A.F. (MECC-736-19 AND MECC-803-19, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (CONSOLIDATED)New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2021

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