2003 Pa. Super. 131 - Commonwealth v. Carter’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 9 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “§ 5944. Confidential communications to psychiatrists or licensed psychologists No psychiatrist or person who has been licensed under the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L. 136, No. 52), to practice psychology shall be, without the written consent of his client, examined in any civil or criminal matter as to any information acquired in the course of his professional services in behalf of such client. The confidential relations and communications between a psychologist or psychiatrist and his client shall be on the same basis as those provided or prescribed by law between an attorney and client.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2003 Pa. Super. 499 - Commonwealth v. Kopicz · 2013 Pa. Super. 235 - In the Interest of S.T.S., Jr.

2. “If the evaluations and summaries were not completed for treatment purposes, then Appellant’s disclosures made therein would not be privileged under the psychiatrist/patient privilege. However, if the evaluations occurred during Appellant’s rehabilitative treatment, and Appellant was not informed of his rights against self-incrimination and was not represented by counsel, then the disclosures were not properly available for consideration by the trial court in determining whether Appellant is a sexually violent predator.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re T.B. · 2004 Pa. Super. 33 - Commonwealth v. Moody

3. “(3) The court shall set a date for the hearing which shall be held within 30 days of the filing of the petition pursuant to paragraph (1) and direct the person to appear for the hearing. A copy of the petition and notice of the hearing date shall be served on the person, the attorney who represented the person at the most recent dispositional review hearing pursuant to section 6358(e) and the county solicitor or a designee. The person and that attorney who represented the person shall, along with copies of the petition, also be provided with written notice advising that the person has the right to counsel and that, if he cannot afford one, counsel shall be appointed for the person. The Juvenile Act has as its primary purpose the rehabilitation of the delinquent child, consistent with accountability, the protection of the public interest and the safety of the community. The purpose is attained through accountability and the development of competencies that will enable the juvenile offender to become a responsible and productive member of the community. 42 Pa. C.S.A. 6801(b)(2). 42 Pa.C.S.A. 6339 provides that psychiatric examinations and treatments are permitted in order to effectuate the purpose of the Juvenile Act. Therefore, compliance with treatment recommendations is paramount with the court’s goal of rehabilitating the juvenile. Confidentiality for communications made during a juvenile’s treatment is critical to the rehabilitation process. Therefore, we shall determine w”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2013 Pa. Super. 235 - In the Interest of S.T.S., Jr.