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1 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF R.H -- rank: 1000

... self or dangerous to others or property as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h) and -.2(i)[;] (3) the patient is unwilling to ... and (4) the patient needs outpatient treatment as defined by N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(h) or inpatient care at a short-term care or ... care needs. [R. 4:74-7(f)(1); see also N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m).] A 'mental illness' under Rule 4:74-7(f ... behavior or capacity to A-3230-19 9 recognize reality.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r). A person is deemed '[d]angerous to self' if ... harm or death will result within the reasonably foreseeable future. [N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h).] Whether an individual is dangerous to self within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h) is a legal issue requiring that the 'judge . . . ...

docket:	a3230-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-15
status:	Unpublished
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2 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a-94-18.opn.html -- rank: 1000

... it applies to civil commitments generally, incorporating the definitions in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2.” In re Commitment of G.D., 358 N.J ...

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3 IMO D.C. -- rank: 884

... court order. ����The Act provided several relevant statutory definitions. See N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2. It defined mental illness to mean: ��������a current, substantial disturbance ... 74-7, entitled "Civil Commitment," adopts the definitions found in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2. R. 4:74-7(a). Like N.J.S.A ... definition of mental illness to include conditions other than psychosis. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2, Historical and Statutory Notes (discussing background of 1994 legislative amendments ...

docket:	a-123-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-08-06
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citation:	146 N.J. 31
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4 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF M.F. -- rank: 864

... behavior, and any recent act, threat, or serious psychiatric deterioration. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h) (emphasis added).] In so finding, the court must determine ... M.F. presented a danger to himself, others, or property, N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m). Accordingly, the judge placed M.F. on CEPP status ...

docket:	a3572-19
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-06-08
status:	Published
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5 In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of W.W. -- rank: 861

... clinical certificate prepared by a psychiatrist in support of commitment. N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(b), -27.28(c). The SVPA further requires the State ... person is in need of involuntary commitment to treatment.” N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(b). “In need of involuntary commitment” or “in ... available to meet the person’s mental health care needs. [N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m).] After a finding of probable cause, it is the ... person is in need of involuntary commitment to treatment.” N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(b). At least one of those certificates must be prepared ...

docket:	a-63-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2021-03-11
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6 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF D.C -- rank: 861

... available to meet the person's mental health care needs. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m); see R. 4:74-7(f)(1).] 'Mental illness ... results in the severity of impairment described in the statute. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r). A judge may not commit a person to a ... behavior, and any recent act, threat, or serious psychiatric deterioration,' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h), based on clear and convincing evidence, R. 4:74 ... and any recent act, threat, or serious psychiatric deterio ration.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h)-(i). Dr. Houdart's expert opinion and testimony as ... do not conflict with Rule 4:74-7(f) or N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m) that require the State to present clear and convincing ... Houdart's expert testimony on this issue. Again, we disagree. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(gg) defines 'least restrictive environment' as 'the available setting ...

docket:	a2748-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-07-18
status:	Unpublished
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7 VINCENT IANNI v. BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER -- rank: 836

... October 8, 2008 by temporary order for commitment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(b). Plaintiff's daily medical records from Bergen Regional indicate ... available to meet the person's mental health care needs. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m).] The person shall be "admitted involuntarily to a facility ... correctly determined that Bergen Regional was entitled to immunity under N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(a). II. Plaintiff also argues the trial court erred by ... Borough and the LPD were not entitled to immunity under N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(a) because they acted in a grossly negligent manner and ...

docket:	a5911-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-05-11
status:	unpublished
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8 WARREN HOSPITAL v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -- rank: 830

... performed. Notably, the term "facility" is not separately defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2, while many other terms are. For example, in N.J ...

docket:	a1261-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2009-06-17
status:	published
citation:	407 N.J. Super. 598 972 A.2d 449
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9 IN THE MATTER OF THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OF K.S -- rank: 794

... person's interests in freedom of movement and self-direction.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(gg). The language made its way into N.J.S ... qualified for involuntary commitment required 'outpatient treatment as defined by N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(hh) or inpatient care at a short-term care or ... to respond to dangers to the person, others, or property,' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(gg). Given the authority the Commissioner has delegated to the ...

docket:	a2383-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-03-09
status:	Unpublished
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10 IN THE MATTER OF THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES'S -- rank: 788

... thereby satisfying the statutory standard for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization. See N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(z); N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.5(a ...

docket:	a2966-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2008-00-11
status:	unpublished
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11 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMITMENT OF W.K. -- rank: 760

... person is mentally ill, as that term is defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r); (2) the mental illness causes the person to be ... to others or property, as those terms are defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h), (i); (3) the person is unwilling to be admitted ... 384 N.J. Super. 313 , 337 (App. Div. 2006) (citing N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m)); see also R. 4:74-7(f)(1).] "Dangerous ... behavior and any recent act, threat or serious psychiatric deterioration. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h).] To justify an involuntary commitment, it is necessary to ... 4-27.15, and the definition of "court" contained in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(f), as Superior Court or municipal court. 3 Although L ...

docket:	a0995-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-27
status:	unpublished
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12 IN THE MATTER COMMITMENT OF B.L. IN THE MATTER COMMITMENT OF M.W. -- rank: 757

... is prepared by a psychiatrist, is submitted to the court. N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2 defines "clinical certificate" to mean a form completed within three ...

docket:	A0132-00
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2002-01-03
status:	published
citation:	346 N.J. Super. 285 787 A.2d 928
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13 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a2703-17.opn.html -- rank: 757

... it applies to civil commitments generally, incorporating the definitions in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2.' In re Commitment of G.D., 358 N.J. Super ...

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14 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3251-17.opn.html -- rank: 757

... self or dangerous to others or property as defined in N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h) and -.2(i), (3) the patient is unwilling to ... and (4) the patient needs outpatient treatment as defined by N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(hh) or inpatient care at a short-term care or ... care needs. [R. 4:74-7(f)(1); see also N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m).] A-3251-17T2 10 As used in R. 4 ... judgment, capacity to control behavior or capacity to recognize reality.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r). A person is '[d]angerous to self' if by ... harm or death will result within the reasonably foreseeable future. [N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(h).] Because neither J.M. nor D.D. contends the ... judgment, capacity to control behavior or capacity to recognize reality.' N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r). A medical diagnosis is not determinative of whether ...

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15 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4441-19.opn.html -- rank: 757

... III THE TRIAL COURT VIOLATED A.P.'S RIGHTS UNDER N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(h), N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(m), and N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2(r) WHEN IT COMMITTED HER WITHOUT CLEAR AND CONVINCING 10 ... dangerous to self or others or property as defined by N.J.S.A. 30:4- 27.2(h) and -27.2(i) and (c) that the minor ...

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