In re W. S.

Cass, J. J. D. R. C.

This matter was brought before the court on a notice of motion for an order authorizing the utilization of shock therapy in the treatment of W. S., Jr., an involuntarily committed patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Lyons, New Jersey (hospital).' The hospital filed the motion with the court on May 12, 1977. Notice was given to W. S., his attorney, Essex County Counsel, the Essex County Adjuster, and the parents of W. S.

Because of the alleged emergent and critical condition of this patient and his immediate need for extraordinary treatment, the matter was…