N.J. Stat. Ann. § 30:4-27.14

Patient rights at hearing

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Disability Rights New Jersey, Inc. v. Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services (2015)

Most recently applied in Disability Rights New Jersey, Inc. v. Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Human Services (August 2015)

L.1987, c.116, s.14; amended 2009, c.112, s.15.

14. A person subject to involuntary commitment to treatment has the following rights at a court hearing and any subsequent review court hearing:

a. The right to be represented by counsel or, if indigent, by appointed counsel;

b. The right to be present at the court hearing unless the court determines that because of the person's conduct at the court hearing the proceeding cannot reasonably continue while the person is present;

c. The right to present evidence;

d. The right to cross examine witnesses; and

e. The right to a hearing in camera.

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