Developments in Mental Health Law
/Volume 35, Issue 4, Winter 2016
This issue features timely updates on actions and recommendations to the 2017 Virginia General Assembly by the SJ47 Joint Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services in the Commonwealth in the 21st Century and its Work Groups. An insightful article discusses and a Data Corner describes issues of permanent supportive housing for persons with serious mental illness. Case Law Developments in federal and states courts are highlighted. Programs in ILPPP's current calendar are announced.
In This Issue:
I. Updates:
A. SJ 47 Joint Subcommittee Actions and Recommendations to the 2017 General Assembly Session [p. 1]
Work Group #1: System Structure and Financing [p. 1]
Work Group #2: Criminal Justice Diversion [p. 5]
Work Group #3: Mental Health Crisis and Emergency Services [p. 6]
Work Group #4: Housing [p. 7]
B. Other Mental Health Related Bills in the 2017 General Assembly [p. 9]
IV. Case Law Developments [p.27]
Federal Circuit Court Decisions [p.27]
Virginia Court Decisions [p.33]
State Court Decisions [p.33]