Involuntary commitment hearings; right to effective representation by counsel

Other State CourtsInvoluntary CommitmentIneffective Assistance

Jul 18

In re Henry B., 159 A.3d 824 (Me. 2017)

Maine Supreme Court holds that individuals subject to involuntary commitment proceedings have the right to effective representation by counsel, and may claim ineffective counsel as part of an appeal of commitment.

Found in DMHL Volume 36, Issue 2

Katherine Faris

Involuntary commitment hearings; right to effective representation by counsel

In re Henry B., 159 A.3d 824 (Me. 2017)

Found in DMHL Volume 36, Issue 2

Involuntary medication to restore competency to stand trial; due process

Involuntary commitment; due process