Legal Opinion

In re C. B.

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided October 3, 1986No. 85-322PublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.

The Department of Mental Health (Department) appeals an order of the district court directing the Commissioner of Mental Health (Commissioner) to “locate an appropriate placement for each of the petitioners within 90 days.” We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.

This case comes to us on a stipulated set of facts. The petitioners1 are all mentally retarded individuals currently residing at the Vermont State Hospital (VSH), a facility designed to provide care for the mentally ill. The staff at VSH has no expertise or training in…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In re A. C.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1984
  2. Poulin v. Town of DanvilleSupreme Court of Vermont · 1969
  3. Hall v. Village of SwantonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1944
  4. In re M. G.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1979
  5. Matter of WicksCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1985

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Karen Wynkoop v. Gerard StratthausSupreme Court of Vermont · 2016
  2. In re D.C.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1992
  3. In Re DCSupreme Court of Vermont · 1992
  4. In Re Town Highway No. 20Supreme Court of Vermont · 2012
  5. In Re Town Highway No. 20Supreme Court of Vermont · 2012

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