Legal Opinion
Matter of Harris
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 2, 1982No. 47805-8PublishedCited by 118 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtUtter, J.
Petitioner claims the summons procedure for involuntary civil commitment under RCW 71.05.150 violates the due process clause of the federal constitution. We find those procedures constitutionally inadequate and impose the requirement of a judicial finding of "probable dangerousness" before detention in nonemergency situations.
On Friday, May 22, 1981, at 11:30 p.m., a summons issued pursuant to RCW 71.05.150 was served upon petitioner Harris directing her to report to Harborview Hospital. The summons was issued by a county designated mental health professional based on an affidavit of Harris'…
2Cases cited28 opinions
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- O'Connor v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Smith v. Organization of Foster Families for Equality & ReformSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
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3Cited by118 opinions
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