In re Magrini

In this G.L.c. 123, §9 (a) appeal, respondent Robert Magrini (“Magrini”) challenges the denial of his motion for an emergency hearing pursuant to G.L.c. 123, §12 (b) after his involuntary readmission to, and continued confinement at, Newton Wellesley Hospital (“Newton-Wellesley”). Magrini was first admitted to Newton-Wellesley on an emergency basis under G.L.c. 123, §§12 (a) and (b) on the night of June 8, 2006. The hospital’s petition for his involuntary six-month commitment pursuant to G.L.c. 123, §§7,8 was filed on June 15, 2006, and a hearing was scheduled for June 20, 2006 at the Newton…