In re Commitment of Robert S.’s Empirical Analysis
1992
Citation profile
10
cited by 10 later decisions
1
states following
November 2005
most recently cited
10 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on State v. Krol · State v. Hodge · Matter of Jobes · In Re Applications for the Commitment of Sl · 252 N.J. Super. 170 - Matter of Commitment of AA
Most-quoted passages
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 10 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.
“Evidence is "clear and convincing" when it produce[s] in the mind of the trier of fact a firm belief or conviction as to the truth of the allegations sought to be established, evidence so clear, direct and weighty and convincing as to enable [the factfinder] to come to a clear conviction, without hesitancy, of the truth of the precise facts in issue. [ In re Commitment of Robert S., 263 N.J.Super. 307, 312 , 622 A. 2d 1311 (App.Div.1992) quoting, In re Jobes, 108 N.J. 394, 407-408 , 529 A.2d 434 (1987).]”
4 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“means that by reason of mental illness the person has threatened or attempted suicide or serious bodily harm, or has behaved in such a manner as to indicate that the person is unable to satisfy his need for nourishment, essential medical care or shelter, so that it is probable that substantial bodily injury, serious physical debilitation or death will result within the reasonably foreseeable future; however, no person shall be deemed to be unable to satisfy his need for nourishment, essential medical care or shelter if he is able to satisfy such needs with the supervision and assistance of others who are willing and available. [ N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.2h.]”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“means that by reason of mental illness there is a substantial likelihood that the person will inflict serious bodily harm upon another person or cause serious property damage within the reasonably foreseeable future. This determination shall take into account a person's history, recent behavior and any recent act or threat. [ N.J.S.A 30:4-27.2i.]”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
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