Developments in Mental Health Law

Volume 30, Issue 3, April 2011

Topics: National Healthcare Decisions Day-April 16, 2011; Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Transformation Update; 2011 VA General Assembly Session; Recently Decided/Pending Cases: Class Action Filed Alleging TX Violates ADA in Failing to Provide Community-based Svcs, Government Fails to Carry Burden to Forcibly Medicate Incompetent Defendant, SVP Petition Cannot Be Filed in NY When Respondent Not in Custody for Sex Offense, Hospital Not Liable for Counselor's Sexual Harrassment of Patients