Legal Opinion
In re Burton
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided June 20, 1984No. 83-512PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHolmes, J.
This appeal presents the court with a unique opportunity to explore an area of the law which is of vital importance to society and those persons who are hospitalized for a mental illness.
The issues before this court are threefold. One, can a person be subject to hospitalization under R.C. 5122.01(B) if his mental illness is in a state of remission and the remission is induced by psychotropic medication? Two, is the standard for hospitalization of the mentally ill as set forth in R.C. Chapter 5122, in violation of due process or equal protection? And, three, does a court’s ruling, which orders…
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