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commitment hearing in Washington

48 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2026 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
In re the Detention of Brooksgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Brooks, 145 Wn.2d at 293 .

2008See Brooks, 145 Wash.2d at 293 , 36 P.3d 1034 .

22
United States v. Leroy Bakergreen
ca4 · 1995 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The Fourth Circuit has held a commitment hearing could be via videoconference because it did not "preclude the respondent from confronting . . . the witnesses." United States v. Baker, 45 F.3d 837, 843 (4th Cir. 1995).

2007The Fourth Circuit has held a commitment hearing could be via videoconference because it did not “preclude the respondent from confronting . . . the witnesses.” United States v. Baker, 45 F.3d 837, 843 (4th Cir. 1995).

22
In Re the Detention of LaBellegreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 8 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2026
2 sentences

2025But in LaBelle, the Washington Supreme Court rejected the argument that the two RCW 71.05.020(25)(b) requirements were “unconstitutional if not strictly construed” because it would “exclude those persons whose condition ha[d] stabilized or improved, even if minimally . . . by the time of the commitment hearing.” 107 Wn.2d at 205 .

2024Explaining the rationale behind the legislature's expansion of grave disability under the statute, the supreme court in Labelle rejected an interpretation of former RCW 71.05.020(1)(b) (1979) that would “exclude those persons whose condition has stabilized or improved, even if minimally (i.e., is not ‘escalating’), by the time of the commitment hearing.” Id. at 205 .

18
In re the Detention of M.K.green
washctapp · 2012 · cited in 7 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021An appeal is not moot where the decision appealed can have collateral consequences.9 Godfrey relies upon In re Detention of M.K., where the court held an appeal of an involuntary civil commitment order is not moot even if the period of commitment has expired.10 The court explained RCW 71.05.245 allows a court in a future involuntary civil commitment proceeding to consider recent prior civil commitments.11 Because “each order of commitment entered up to three years before the current commitment hearing becomes a part of the evidence against a person seeking denial of a petition for commitment,”

2019Under RCW 71.05.012, .212, and .245, “each order of commitment entered up to three years before the current commitment hearing becomes a part of the evidence against a person seeking denial of a petition for commitment.” M.K., 168 Wn.

17
In re the Detention of Thorellgreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008To the contrary, the legislature specifically limited the fact finder at the commitment hearing “to the consideration of ‘placement conditions and voluntary treatment options that would exist for the person if unconditionally released from detention.’” Thorell, 149 Wn.2d at 751 (emphasis added) (quoting RCW 71.09.060(1)).

2008To the contrary, the legislature specifically limited the fact finder at the commitment hearing "to the consideration of `placement conditions and voluntary treatment options that would exist for the person if unconditionally released from detention. '" Thorell, 149 Wash.2d at 751 , 72 P.3d 708 (quoting RCW 71.09.060(1)) (emphasis added).

12
In re the Detention of W.C.C.green
washctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See W.C.C., 193 Wn.

11
Matter of Personal Restraint of Youngred
wash · 1993 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
In re the Detention of Postgreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Post, 170 Wn.2d at 309-10 .

11
Momah v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Feesers, Inc. v. Michael Foods, Inc.green
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
State v. Momahgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
M.L., a Minor C.D., His Parent S.L., His Parent v. Federal Way School District Washington Superintendent of Public Instructiongreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
State v. Momahgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
In re the Detention of Allengreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
In Re Detention of Brooksgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Fox v. DEPT. OF SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICESgreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
In re the Detention of Foxgreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
United States v. James J. Browngreen
cadc · 1973 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
In re the Detention of Smithred
wash · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. at 36 & n.8; see also In re Det. of Smith, 163 Wn.2d 699, 700-01 , 184 P.3d 1261 (2008) (reversing per curiam on facts indistinguishable from Elmore). ¶65 Both Ambers and Elmore foreshadowed the constitutional infirmity of the 2005 amendments to the extent they might operate to impose greater restrictions on the evidence a detainee can present to show he no longer meets the commitment standard.

2012Id. at 36 & n. 8, 168 P.3d 1285 ; see also In re Det. of Smith, 163 Wash.2d 699, 700-01 , 184 P.3d 1261 *1110 (2008) (reversing per curiam on facts indistinguishable from Elmore ). ¶ 65 Both Ambers and Elmore foreshadowed the constitutional infirmity of the 2005 amendments to the extent they might operate to impose greater restrictions on the evidence a detainee can present to show he no longer meets the commitment standard.

11
In Re Detention of Smithred
wash · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11

Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
In re the Detention of Ambers green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2015RCW 71.09.070; Ambers, 160 Wn.2d at 548 .

2015Former RCW 71.09.070; Ambers, 160 Wn.2d at 548 .

52011–2015
In Re Detention of VB neutral
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2025App. 953 , 19 P.3d 1062 (2001).

2002Id. at 963, 19 P.3d 1062 .

22002–2025
In re the Detention of V.B. green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2025Gravely Disabled under RCW 71.34.020(27)(a) Subsection (a) of the “gravely disabled” definition requires recent, tangible evidence of failure or inability to provide for such essential human needs as food, clothing, shelter, and medical 3 E.S. also cites In re Detention of V.B. to argue that the evidence must show that a likelihood of serious harm to herself or others is “still present at the time of the commitment hearing.” 104 Wn.

2002V.B., 104 Wn.

22002–2025
State v. McCuistion green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2023McCuistion, 174 Wn.2d at 388 .

2015Accordingly, the legislature can define what is required to obtain this additional benefit. 4 Id. ¶14 The argument that change should be measured from the original commitment hearing effectively reads the LRA language (and probably the word “last” from the commitment trial language) out of the statute in derogation of our duty to give effect to all language found in legislation.

22015–2023
State v. Stout green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2015In re Det. of Stout, 159 Wn.2d 357 , 367 n.6, 150 P.3d 86 (2007).

2011Id. at 371-72 . ¶45 Consequently, the Stout court held an SVP detainee has no due process right to confront a live witness at the commitment hearing or to be present at a witness deposition.

22011–2015
In Re Detention of Stout green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2011Id. at 371-72 , 150 P.3d 86 . ¶ 45 Consequently, the Stout court held an SVP detainee has no due process right to confront a live witness at the commitment hearing or to be present at a witness deposition.

2011Id. at 371-72 , 150 P.3d 86 . ¶ 45 Consequently, the Stout court held an SVP detainee has no due process right to confront a live witness at the commitment hearing or to be present at a witness deposition.

22011–2015
In Re Detention of Ambers green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2011RCW 71.09.070; In re Ambers, 160 Wash.2d at 548 , 158 P.3d 1144 .

2011RCW 71.09.070; Ambers, 160 Wash.2d at 548 , 158 P.3d 1144 .

22011–2011
In re the Detention of Keeney green
washctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2008See RCW 71.09.030, .040; Keeney, 141 Wn.

2008See RCW 71.09.030,.040; Keeney, 141 Wash.App. at 330 , 169 P.3d 852 .

22008–2008
In RE DETENTION OF PASCHKE v. State green
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2007This court granted review at 156 Wash.2d 1030 , 133 P.3d 474 (2006).

2007This court granted review at 156 Wn.2d 1030 (2006).

22007–2007
In re the Detention of Petersen green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2007RCW 71.09.090(2)(a); In re Det. of Petersen, 145 Wn.2d 789, 798-99 , 42 P.3d 952 (2002).

2007Petersen, 145 Wn.2d at 797-98 .

22007–2007
Detention of Petersen v. State green
wash · 2002
2 sentences

2007RCW 71.09.090(2)(a); In re Det. of Petersen v. State, 145 Wash.2d 789, 798-99 , 42 P.3d 952 (2002).

2007RCW 71.09.090(2)(a); In re Det. of Petersen, 145 Wn.2d 789, 798-99 , 42 P.3d 952 (2002).

22007–2007
In re the Detention of Elmore green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007In reversing the trial court's grant of a new commitment hearing, we reasoned that the amendments clarified the Legislature's intent that a trial court could not order a new hearing based solely on an SVP's change in age. 134 Wash.App. at 419-20 , 139 P.3d 1140 . ¶ 33 Fox argues that the trial court applied RCW 71.09.090 retroactively, and that this retroactive application unconstitutionally affected his substantive rights.

2007Id. at 419-20 . ¶33 Fox argues that the trial court applied RCW 71.09.090 retroactively and that this retroactive application unconstitutionally affected his substantive rights.

22007–2007
Young v. State green
washctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2006Young, 120 Wash.App. at 762 , 86 P.3d 810 .

2006Young, 120 Wn.

22006–2006
In re Ross green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2001In re Det. of Ross, 102 Wash.App. 108 , 6 P.3d 625 (2000); majority at 1039.

2001In re Det. of Ross, 102 Wn.

22001–2001
Lybbert v. Grant County, State of Wash. green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2018“Equitable estoppel is based on the notion that a party should be held to a representation made or position assumed where inequitable consequences would otherwise result to another party who has justifiably and in good faith relied thereon.” Lybbert v. Grant County, 141 Wn.2d 29, 35 , 1 P.3d 1124 (2000) (internal quotation marks omitted).

12018–2018
Lybbert v. Grant County green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2018“Equitable estoppel is based on the notion that a party should be held to a representation made or position assumed where inequitable consequences would otherwise result to another party who has justifiably and in good faith relied thereon.” Lybbert v. Grant County, 141 Wn.2d 29, 35 , 1 P.3d 1124 (2000) (internal quotation marks omitted).

12018–2018
In re the Detention of John H. Marcum green
washctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2017I agree with the Court of Appeals that RCW 71.09.090(4)(a) now "directs the trial court.to measure 'change' from the last time it had to assess the person's condition-whether at a commitment hearing or a subsequent LRA revocation." Marcum, 190 Wn.

12017–2017
State v. Satchell green
orctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2015In re Det. o/Stout, 159 Wn.2d 357 ,367 n.6, 150 P.3d 4 "The legislature had every right to alter a scheme that provides protections beyond what is required by substantive due process to ensure committed persons do not abuse the system to receive full annual evidentiary hearings every year based solely upon a change to a single demographic factor." McQuistion, 174 Wn.2d at 388-89 . 6 No. 32118-5-III In re Del. ofMarcum 86 (2007).

12015–2015
In Re Detention of Elmore green
wash · 2007
2 sentences

2012Id. at 36 & n. 8, 168 P.3d 1285 ; see also In re Det. of Smith, 163 Wash.2d 699, 700-01 , 184 P.3d 1261 *1110 (2008) (reversing per curiam on facts indistinguishable from Elmore ). ¶ 65 Both Ambers and Elmore foreshadowed the constitutional infirmity of the 2005 amendments to the extent they might operate to impose greater restrictions on the evidence a detainee can present to show he no longer meets the commitment standard.

2012Id. at 36 & n. 8, 168 P.3d 1285 ; see also In re Det. of Smith, 163 Wash.2d 699, 700-01 , 184 P.3d 1261 *1110 (2008) (reversing per curiam on facts indistinguishable from Elmore ). ¶ 65 Both Ambers and Elmore foreshadowed the constitutional infirmity of the 2005 amendments to the extent they might operate to impose greater restrictions on the evidence a detainee can present to show he no longer meets the commitment standard.

12012–2012
In re the Detention of Petersen green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2012In In re Personal Restraint of Young, 122 Wn.2d 1, 39 , 857 P.2d 989 (1993) (Young I), we considered and rejected a substantive due process challenge to our SVP commitment scheme, holding that the procedural safeguards at the initial commitment hearing and the procedures for periodic review under former RCW 71.09.090 were sufficient to ensure that “the commitment is tailored to the nature and duration of the mental illness.” See also In re Det. of Petersen, 138 Wn.2d 70, 81 , 980 P.2d 1204 (1999) (Petersen I) (“Our sexually violent predator statute unequivocally contemplates an indefinite term

2012In In re Personal Restraint of Young, 122 Wash.2d 1, 39 , 857 P.2d 989 (1993) ( Young I), we considered and rejected a substantive due process challenge to our SVP commitment scheme, holding that the procedural safeguards at the initial commitment hearing and the procedures for periodic review under former RCW 71.09.090 were sufficient to ensure that "the commitment is tailored to the nature and duration of the mental illness." See also In re Det. of Petersen, 138 Wash.2d 70, 81 , 980 P.2d 1204 (1999) (Petersen I) ("Our sexually violent predator statute unequivocally contemplates an indefinite

12012–2012
In re the Detention of Elmore green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2012Id. at 36 & n.8; see also In re Det. of Smith, 163 Wn.2d 699, 700-01 , 184 P.3d 1261 (2008) (reversing per curiam on facts indistinguishable from Elmore). ¶65 Both Ambers and Elmore foreshadowed the constitutional infirmity of the 2005 amendments to the extent they might operate to impose greater restrictions on the evidence a detainee can present to show he no longer meets the commitment standard.

12012–2012
In Re Detention of Petersen green
wash · 1999
2 sentences

2012In In re Personal Restraint of Young, 122 Wn.2d 1, 39 , 857 P.2d 989 (1993) (Young I), we considered and rejected a substantive due process challenge to our SVP commitment scheme, holding that the procedural safeguards at the initial commitment hearing and the procedures for periodic review under former RCW 71.09.090 were sufficient to ensure that “the commitment is tailored to the nature and duration of the mental illness.” See also In re Det. of Petersen, 138 Wn.2d 70, 81 , 980 P.2d 1204 (1999) (Petersen I) (“Our sexually violent predator statute unequivocally contemplates an indefinite term

2012In In re Personal Restraint of Young, 122 Wash.2d 1, 39 , 857 P.2d 989 (1993) ( Young I), we considered and rejected a substantive due process challenge to our SVP commitment scheme, holding that the procedural safeguards at the initial commitment hearing and the procedures for periodic review under former RCW 71.09.090 were sufficient to ensure that "the commitment is tailored to the nature and duration of the mental illness." See also In re Det. of Petersen, 138 Wash.2d 70, 81 , 980 P.2d 1204 (1999) (Petersen I) ("Our sexually violent predator statute unequivocally contemplates an indefinite

12012–2012
Allied Daily Newspapers v. Eikenberry green
wash · 1993
12011–2011
State v. Strode green
wash · 2009
12011–2011
Seattle Times Co. v. Ishikawa green
wash · 1982
12011–2011
State v. Strode green
wash · 2009
12011–2011
In Re Detention of Thorell green
wash · 2003
12008–2008
In Re Detention of Keeney green
washctapp · 2007
12008–2008
State v. Hoff green
wash · 2006
12007–2007
In RE DETENTION OF ELMORE v. State green
washctapp · 2006
12007–2007
In Re Young red
washctapp · 2004
12006–2006
In Re Detention of Ross green
washctapp · 2000
12001–2001
State v. Parnell red
wash · 1969
11971–1971
State v. Hawkins green
wash · 1967
11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020 (20) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.060 (20) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.090 (18) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.020 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.070 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (12) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.240 (12) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.040 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.012 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.050 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.030 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.310 (6)

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