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State Department of State Hospitals v. J.W., 077220

Held that California's Sexually Violent Predators Act gives a court authority to involuntarily medicate an incompetent person placed with the State Hospital pre-commitment. Affirmed the trial court's order compelling involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication.

Appellate Information

  • Published 2019/01/15

Judges

  • Hill

Court

  • California Court of Appeal

Counsel

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