2005 Pa. Super. 182 - In re T.T.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “On May 19, 2016, a hearing was held before a ... MHRO ...' who committed S.M.... pursuant to the provisions of 50 P.S. § ’7305 for a period not to exceed 180 days. On May 19, 2016, [S.M.] petitioned the Court for a review, of the MHRO’s recommendation. On May 25, 2016, a hearing was held and the Court affirmed the MHRO’s recommendation of the 180[-]day commitment. The Court further ordered in-patient treatment not to exceed 30 days effective May 25, 2016, to be follow by. out-patient treatment. On June 23, 2016, a [n]otice of [ajppeal was filed. At the hearing before the Court held on May 25, 2016, evidence was received that [S.M.].' has a 20 year history of violent and aggressive behavior. In December of 2015, while living at a step-down mental health facility, [S.M.] stopped taking the majority of her medications resulting in her not sleeping for several nights in a row,, not eating, and not taking -care of herself. [S.M.] was also using racial slurs towards other residents of the facility creating an atmosphere of hostility and concern regarding retaliation from other residents. [S.M.] ,was then readmitted .into [WPICj’s acute care unit. On or about February 10-12, 2016, [S.M.] was discharged with the understanding that she would need to continue on her medications. [S.M.] did not continue with her medication and that resulted in the instant commitment. The Superior Court reviews determinations pursuant to the MHPA “to determine whether there is evidence in the record to j”

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   e.g. In RE: S.M. Appeal Of: S.M.

2. “Patient came in on 302 petitioned by the police that patient had suicidal ideas and he had multiple loaded weapon[s] at home[.] Patient has been isolated on the unit refusing his medication, sad expression[,] pacing, hesitant[,] not being truthful about the place and number [. . .] guns he has at home. Patient verbalized to me that he went on line looking for details `How to commit suicide' and further called phone # in Washington DC to get more details. The patient continues to be severely mentally disabled and in need of treatment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re RF

3. “a clear and present danger of harm to others”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re RF