Matter of Detention of Chorney

Robert J. Chomey appeals from an order committing him for up to 14 days of involuntary psychiatric treatment. Chomey contends the trial court erred in failing to make a determination on the question of whether he had "not in good faith volunteered" within the meaning of RCW 71.05.230(2). We agree with Chomey's contention.

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Robert Chomey suffers from a condition which he states prevents him from coping with stress or controlling his anger. To manage these problems, Chomey resided at a halfway house and received outpatient mental health counseling at Harborview Medical Center (Harborview).…