Mental Health Law (Vol. 53, Massachusetts Practice Series)

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Author(s):

Rosemary B. Minehan

R. Marc Kantrowitz

Merrill David Blake

Carolyn Martello Spaulding

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Brand: Thomson West

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Pages: 2102

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Mental Health Law provides a comprehensive discussion of the full spectrum of mental health law and the mental health system in Massachusetts. This treatise includes an overview of the applicable state agencies, definitions of terms used in the field, and discussion of the major caselaw.

The authors provide practical suggestions and, where relevant, discussion of current court and institutional practices. Applicable in both civil and criminal contexts, the work covers:

The origins of Massachusetts mental health law
The structure and goals of Massachusetts state agencies
Voluntary and involuntary admissions and commitment
Criminal issues
Competence to make treatment and other decisions
Evidence
Privileges
Commitment of alcoholics and substance abusers
Appeals

You’ll also find court forms and author commentary on their use.

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Chapter
1. Introduction
2. The Origins of Massachusetts Mental Health Law
3. The Structure and Goals of Massachusetts State Agencies
4. Definitions
5. Caselaw Overview
6. Voluntary and Conditional Voluntary Admission Procedures (M.G.L.A. c. 123, §§ 10 to 11)
7. Three-Day Involuntary Admission and Commitment (M.G.L.A. c. 123, § 12)
8. Long Term Civil Commitment (M.G.L.A. c. 123, §§ 7 and 8)
9. Criminal Issues
10. Competency to Make Treatment, and Other, Decisions: Practice in Probate and Family Court, District and Boston Municipal Court and Juvenile Court
11. Evidence
12. Privileges
13. Commitment of Alcoholics and Substance Abusers (M.G.L.A. c. 123, § 35)
14. Appeals
Appendices
1. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 123
2. Code of Massachusetts Regulations, Title 104, Department of Mental Health
3. Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Performance Standards Governing the Representation of Clients in Proceedings Under G.L. c. 123
Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index

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