People v. Wilkinson
California Court of Appeal
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1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
CORNELL, Acting P. J.
Shelbe Wilkinson was found to be a mentally retarded person pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 6500. She argues the commitment must be reversed because her attorney waived her appearance at the hearing without consulting with her and against her expressed desire to be present. She also asserts that the trial court’s order was not supported by substantial evidence.
We agree that the trial court erred in accepting the attorney’s waiver of Wilkinson’s right to be present at the hearing over her objection. Ample case law recognizes that a proposed…
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