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1 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMITMENT OF W.K. -- rank: 1000

... and convincing evidence that the patient needs continued involuntary commitment[.]" N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a). "Clear and convincing evidence is evidence that produces 'a ... to herself or himself, others or property as required by N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a) and (c)(1)(b). Reversed. The orders are vacated ... entered by a municipal court judge is permitted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15, and the definition of "court" contained in N.J.S ...

docket:	a0995-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-27
status:	unpublished
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2 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3405-15.opn.html -- rank: 962

... civil commitment order that continued her involuntary commitment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a). A municipal court judge 2 entered the order after ... The statute authorizing a "court" to commit an individual involuntarily, N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15, defines the term "court" as meaning "the Superior Court or ...

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3 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF K.O. -- rank: 917

... argument she was discharged the following day in accordance with N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b). Accordingly, although not our customary approach to such matters ... the judge added '[b]y the end of the day.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b) provides that a court finding a 'patient does not ... K.O.'s immediate discharge contrary to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b). Neither county counsel nor the public defender questioned the ... help solidify a discharge plan' and reminded the court that N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b) permitted Carrier forty-eight hours 'to solidify discharge arrangements ... O.'s discharge in accordance with the clear dictates of N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.15(b). Had the court simply followed the statute in ordering ... of simply ordering K.O.'s discharge in accordance with N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b). We are well aware of the number of ...

docket:	a0681-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-01-10
status:	Unpublished
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4 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF T.G. -- rank: 914

... an order A-0959-20 21 authorizing the involuntary commitment.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a). If the court finds the patient does not need ... discharge upon completion of discharge plans within forty-eight hours. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b); In re Commitment of M.C., 385 N.J ... 2006). Two exceptions to that requirement are conditional release under N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(c) and Rule 4:74-7(c)(1), and CEPP ...

docket:	a0959-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-19
status:	Unpublished
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5 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF D.C -- rank: 893

... citing N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.9(b); N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a); R. 4:74-7(f)). Clear and convincing evidence ... movement and self-direction.' The language made its way into N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a), N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.16(a ... by the patient and provide the patient with appropriate treatment.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a)(a). If the court determined 'the least restrictive environment ... shall issue an order for admission to a psychiatric facility.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a)(c). Our Supreme Court amended Rule 4:74-7 ...

docket:	a2748-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-18
status:	Unpublished
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6 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF T.S. -- rank: 862

... involuntary commitment to Trenton Psychiatric Hospital (Trenton Psychiatric) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a). 1 We reverse. I. In August 2013, T.S ... The statute authorizing a "court" to commit an individual involuntarily, N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15, defines the term "court" as meaning "the Superior Court or ...

docket:	a3844-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-04-15
status:	unpublished
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7 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF M.F. -- rank: 859

... 385 N.J. Super. 151, 160 (App. Div. 2006) (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b)). However, '[t]here are two narrow exceptions to the ...

docket:	a3572-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-06-08
status:	Published
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8 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ROBERT HANDY -- rank: 841

... only upon a showing of clear and convincing evidence. See N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15; In re Commitment of Edward S. , 118 N.J. 118 ...

docket:	a0401-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-08-04
status:	published
citation:	421 N.J. Super. 559 25 A.3d 1140
Document Size:	160204

9 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF H.S., JR OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C. and H.S IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF H.S., JR., a minor -- rank: 807

... program's singular focus on trauma services was what 1 N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15 and N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(f ...

docket:	a0135-15
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-01
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10 0IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF A.S -- rank: 783

... civil commitment order that continued his involuntary commitment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a). 1 At his subsequent review hearing, A.S. was ... The statute authorizing a "court" to commit an individual involuntarily, N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15, defines the term "court" as meaning "the Superior Court or ...

docket:	a2069-14
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-02-02
status:	Published
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11 NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- rank: 762

... the SSP or to decrease the patient's supervision level. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b); N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.17; N ...

docket:	a2922-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-01-15
status:	unpublished
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12 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF U.C -- rank: 735

... 27.12; N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.14; N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a)(b), and thereafter, whether that person's commitment should ... the person should be discharged, with or without conditions. See N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(c); N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.17. In ...

docket:	a5012-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-01-20
status:	published
citation:	423 N.J. Super. 601 34 A.3d 815
Document Size:	41558

13 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF I.M -- rank: 687

... forty- eight hours of their commitment review hearings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.15(b) and Rule 4:74-7(h). Instead, in both ... mental hospitals until appropriate outside placements become available'). Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b) and Rule 4:74-7(h)(1), if the ... upon completion of discharge plans within forty-eight hours') (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(b)). Ordering CEPP when there is appropriate placement available is ...

docket:	a0292-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-01-20
status:	Unpublished
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14 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4441-19.opn.html -- rank: 687

... citing N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.9(b); N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15(a); R. 4:74-7(f)). Clear and convincing evidence ...

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15 IN THE MATTER CIVIL COMMITMENT OF J.G. -- rank: 680

... 17, 2006, order continuing her involuntary civil commitment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15 to the Behavioral Unit of the Atlantic City Medical Center ... G.'s continued commitment with a review in two weeks. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.15. II. Because of our decision on the merits, we decline ...

docket:	A3757-05
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2007-08-29
status:	unpublished
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