Developments in Mental Health Law

Volume 30, Issue 4, May 2011

Topics:MH Law Reform Comm Final Mtg; US Sup Ct Allows VOPA Sue DBHDS; VA Gen Assem Budget Update; Recently Decided Cases:US Sup Ct Declines Rev 7th Circ Decis IN Sue-Obtain Records, US Sup Ct Upholds Death Penalty-Defend Atty Did Not Present Bipolar Mood Disorder Evid, US Sup Ct Declines Hear MO Sup Ct Find Ineffec Counsel-Failure Call MH Expert, AK Denies Insan Acquit Appeal, US Sup Ct Declines Hear Appeal 5th Circ Dismiss Suit State Endangermt-Death Police Detain Man w/MI, VT ExParte Communic