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civil commitment hearing in Arizona

7 Arizona opinions name it 1 courts 2007–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Kendall v. Truegreen
kywd · 1975 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tyars v. Firmer, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[sjhackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action. ..."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir.1980) (“[A] committing court may exclude a respondent where his presence makes it impossible to conduct the hearing in a reasonable manner....”); Doremus v. Farrell, 407 F.Supp. 509, 515 (D.Neb.1975) ("T

2008NOTES [1] He said, "I think that she did so because of her, her problems, Your Honor, and not due to involuntary [sic] actions on her behalf." [2] Tyars v. Finner, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir. 1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[s]hackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action...."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir. 1980) ("[A] committing court may exclude a respondent w

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Bell Ex Rel. Rubin v. Wayne County General Hospitalgreen
mied · 1974 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Hosp., 384 F.Supp. 1085, 1094 (E.D.Mich.1974) ("Under Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970)[,j a criminal defendant may be removed from trial where his conduct is so disruptive that the proceeding cannot continue in any reasonable manner.

2008Hosp., 384 F.Supp. 1085, 1094 (E.D.Mich.1974) ("Under Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970)[,] a criminal defendant may be removed from trial where his conduct is so disruptive that the proceeding cannot continue in any reasonable manner.

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Luther Tyars v. Dr. Richard Finner, Medical Director of Patton State Hospital, Patton, Californiagreen
ca9 · 1983 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tyars v. Firmer, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[sjhackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action. ..."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir.1980) (“[A] committing court may exclude a respondent where his presence makes it impossible to conduct the hearing in a reasonable manner....”); Doremus v. Farrell, 407 F.Supp. 509, 515 (D.Neb.1975) ("T

2008NOTES [1] He said, "I think that she did so because of her, her problems, Your Honor, and not due to involuntary [sic] actions on her behalf." [2] Tyars v. Finner, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir. 1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[s]hackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action...."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir. 1980) ("[A] committing court may exclude a respondent w

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Doremus v. Farrellgreen
ned · 1975 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tyars v. Firmer, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[sjhackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action. ..."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir.1980) (“[A] committing court may exclude a respondent where his presence makes it impossible to conduct the hearing in a reasonable manner....”); Doremus v. Farrell, 407 F.Supp. 509, 515 (D.Neb.1975) ("T

2008NOTES [1] He said, "I think that she did so because of her, her problems, Your Honor, and not due to involuntary [sic] actions on her behalf." [2] Tyars v. Finner, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir. 1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[s]hackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action...."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir. 1980) ("[A] committing court may exclude a respondent w

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Suzuki v. Quisenberrygreen
hid · 1976 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tyars v. Firmer, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[sjhackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action. ..."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir.1980) (“[A] committing court may exclude a respondent where his presence makes it impossible to conduct the hearing in a reasonable manner....”); Doremus v. Farrell, 407 F.Supp. 509, 515 (D.Neb.1975) ("T

2008NOTES [1] He said, "I think that she did so because of her, her problems, Your Honor, and not due to involuntary [sic] actions on her behalf." [2] Tyars v. Finner, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir. 1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[s]hackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action...."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir. 1980) ("[A] committing court may exclude a respondent w

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Suzuki v. Yuengreen
ca9 · 1980 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Tyars v. Firmer, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[sjhackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action. ..."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir.1980) (“[A] committing court may exclude a respondent where his presence makes it impossible to conduct the hearing in a reasonable manner....”); Doremus v. Farrell, 407 F.Supp. 509, 515 (D.Neb.1975) ("T

2008NOTES [1] He said, "I think that she did so because of her, her problems, Your Honor, and not due to involuntary [sic] actions on her behalf." [2] Tyars v. Finner, 709 F.2d 1274, 1276, 1284 (9th Cir. 1983) (holding that, in a civil commitment hearing, the "[s]hackling, restraining or even removing a respondent from the courtroom must be limited to cases urgently demanding that action...."); Suzuki v. Quisenberry (Suzuki I), 411 F.Supp. 1113, 1130 (D.Haw.1976) affirmed in part, reversed in part and dismissed in part, 617 F.2d 173 (9th Cir. 1980) ("[A] committing court may exclude a respondent w

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In Re Mh 2008-002596green
arizctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025MH 2008- 002596, 223 Ariz. at 35, ¶ 12 . ¶7 Under A.R.S. § 36-539(B), a “patient’s attorney may subpoena and cross-examine witnesses and present evidence” at a civil commitment hearing.

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In re MH 2007-001275green
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015“We review the application and interpretation of statutes as well as constitutional claims de novo because they are questions of law.” In re MH 2007-001275, 219 Ariz. 216, 219, ¶ 19 , 196 P.3d 819 , 822 (App. 2008), superseded by statute on other grounds by A.R.S. §§ 36-537 and -539. ¶7 Preliminarily, Petitioner contends that because Appellant failed to argue to the trial court that there was any issue regarding his counsel’s waiver of his appearance or that the court should have explored alternative means by which he could attend the hearing, Appellant has 3 Later testimony revealed doctors h

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In Re Beverlygreen
fla · 1977 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

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Matter of Carmodygreen
illappct · 1995 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

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In Re the Mental Health of K.G.F.green
mont · 2001 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

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In re MH 2007-000629green
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011MH 2007-000629, 219 Ariz. at 292, ¶ 13 , 197 P.3d at 753 .

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In re MH 2006-000749green
arizctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In re MH 2006-000749, 214 Ariz. 318, 322, ¶ 17 , 152 P.3d 1201, 1205 (App.2007).

2011In re MH 2006-000749, 214 Ariz. 318, 322, ¶ 17 , 152 P.3d 1201, 1205 (App.2007).

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In Re Commitment of Hutchinsongreen
pa · 1982 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

2011In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 489 (Fla.1977); Matter of Carmody, 274 Ill.App.3d 46 , 210 Ill.Dec. 782 , 653 N.E.2d 977, 983 (1995) (holding that the statutory right to counsel at a civil commitment hearing “implicitly includes the right to the effective assistance of that counsel”); In re Mental Health of K.G.F., 306 Mont. 1 , 29 P.3d 485, 491, ¶30 (2001) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted) (reasoning that “where a state statute affords an individual subject to involuntary commitment with the right to counsel, the legislature could not have intended that counsel could be prejudicia

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Mathews v. Eldridgegreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. at 496 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 ; see also Mathews, 424 U.S. at 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (“The fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner”) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). ¶ 19 As to the second factor, risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used, the Supreme Court has recognized that a civil commitment case “turns on the meaning of the facts which must be interpreted by expert psychiatrists and psychologists.” Addington, 441 U.S. at 429 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 (emphasis in original).

2011Id. at 496 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 ; see also Mathews, 424 U.S. at 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (“The fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner”) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). ¶ 19 As to the second factor, risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used, the Supreme Court has recognized that a civil commitment case “turns on the meaning of the facts which must be interpreted by expert psychiatrists and psychologists.” Addington, 441 U.S. at 429 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 (emphasis in original).

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Addington v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. at 496 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 ; see also Mathews, 424 U.S. at 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (“The fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner”) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). ¶ 19 As to the second factor, risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used, the Supreme Court has recognized that a civil commitment case “turns on the meaning of the facts which must be interpreted by expert psychiatrists and psychologists.” Addington, 441 U.S. at 429 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 (emphasis in original).

2011Id. at 496 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 ; see also Mathews, 424 U.S. at 333 , 96 S.Ct. 893 (“The fundamental requirement of due process is the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner”) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). ¶ 19 As to the second factor, risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used, the Supreme Court has recognized that a civil commitment case “turns on the meaning of the facts which must be interpreted by expert psychiatrists and psychologists.” Addington, 441 U.S. at 429 , 99 S.Ct. 1804 (emphasis in original).

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Honor v. Yamuchigreen
ark · 1991 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007In Honor v. Yamuchi, 307 Ark. 324 , 820 S.W.2d 267 (1991), for example, the court held that due process requires that a person subject to a civil commitment hearing who chooses to proceed without counsel must do so intelligently, or the “waiver” is invalid.

2007In Honor v. Yamuchi, 307 Ark. 324 , 820 S.W.2d 267 (1991), for example, the court held that due process requires that a person subject to a civil commitment hearing who chooses to proceed without counsel must do so intelligently, or the “waiver” is invalid.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Illinois v. Allen green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2008Hosp., 384 F.Supp. 1085, 1094 (E.D.Mich.1974) ("Under Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970)[,j a criminal defendant may be removed from trial where his conduct is so disruptive that the proceeding cannot continue in any reasonable manner.

2008Hosp., 384 F.Supp. 1085, 1094 (E.D.Mich.1974) ("Under Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970)[,j a criminal defendant may be removed from trial where his conduct is so disruptive that the proceeding cannot continue in any reasonable manner.

22008–2008
In Re Mh2010-002637 green
arizctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2015Although the procedural protections in a civil commitment proceeding are different than those required in a criminal proceeding, “[a]mong the minimum procedural safeguards [against error] is the need to provide the patient with a meaningful opportunity to be heard at the civil commitment hearing.” Id.

2015This is especially so given the strong public policy to have the patient attend the civil commitment hearing, as articulated in A.R.S. § 36-539.5 Id. at 80, ¶ 22, 263 P.3d at 88 .

12015–2015
In Re Mh Xxxx-Xxxxxx green
arizctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2015“We review the application and interpretation of statutes as well as constitutional claims de novo because they are questions of law.” In re MH 2007-001275, 219 Ariz. 216, 219, ¶ 19 , 196 P.3d 819 , 822 (App. 2008), superseded by statute on other grounds by A.R.S. §§ 36-537 and -539. ¶7 Preliminarily, Petitioner contends that because Appellant failed to argue to the trial court that there was any issue regarding his counsel’s waiver of his appearance or that the court should have explored alternative means by which he could attend the hearing, Appellant has 3 Later testimony revealed doctors h

12015–2015
In Re Mh-2008-000867 green
ariz · 2010
1 sentence

2011In fact, the Arizona Supreme Court has already held that “allowing telephonic testimony [at a civil commitment hearing] serves important governmental interests.” Id. 4 When we consider the state’s strong public policy to have the patient attend the civil commitment hearing, as articulated in A.R.S. § 36-539, we see no reason why it is not also in the petitioner’s interest to allow a patient, who otherwise could not attend, to appear telephonically or remotely if feasible. ¶ 23 When Appellant’s trial counsel has not inquired into whether the patient desires to attend the hearing and whether ele

12011–2011
In Re Mh Xxxx-Xxxxxx green
arizctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2011MH 2007-000629, 219 Ariz. at 292, ¶ 13 , 197 P.3d at 753 .

12011–2011
United States v. Harry Veltman, III green
ca8 · 1994
1 sentence

2007For example, in Velt-man, the public defender sought to withdraw from the civil commitment hearing because the defendant wanted to represent himself. 9 F.3d at 719 .

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-539 (7) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-2101 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-536 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-537 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-540 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

OR 36 (1991–2026) IL 14 (1975–2024) TX 12 (2013–2024) NJ 9 (2001–2026) AZ 7 (2007–2025) WA 6 (2007–2021) IN 5 (2014–2019) PA 5 (1980–2018) MI 4 (1974–2018) ND 4 (1992–2025) NY 4 (1988–2010) CA 4 (1991–2015) CT 4 (2011–2025) WI 3 (1984–2005) NC 3 (1988–2016) OH 3 (2006–2025) MA 2 (2014–2019) NE 2 (2005–2005) VT 2 (1999–2005) MO 2 (2004–2005) MN 2 (1985–2002)

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