![]() ![]() Cannone, J., and a motion for reconsideration was also heard by her.Īfter review by the Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court granted leave to obtain further appellate review.Įdward J. PETITION for civil commitment filed in the Brockton Division of the District Court Department on March 4, 2013. 123, the dismissal of that charge did not negate the hospital's authority to hold the defendant while the hospital's petition for the extension was pending or require the immediate release of the defendant from commitment. 123, §§ 7 and 8, where the hospital filed its motion immediately upon learning that the criminal charge pending against the defendant had been dismissed, and where, under the statutory scheme of G. 123, § 16 (c), for an extension of the commitment of a criminal defendant who had been found not competent to stand trial to a petition for civil commitment pursuant to G. Ī District Court judge abused her discretion in denying a motion by Bridgewater State Hospital (hospital) to amend its petition, filed pursuant to G. ![]() Practice, Civil, Civil commitment.ĭiscussion of the statutory framework involved when evaluating a criminal defendant suspected of being incompetent to stand trial. 113 NovemMaCourt Below: District Court, Brockton Division Present: Gants, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, & Budd, JJ. ![]()
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