Representing Clients Facing 12e Commitment

MHLD and Criminal Defense Trainers Present:

Representing Clients Facing § 12(e) Commitment

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Come join us to learn how to zealously defend clients facing § 12(e) petitions based only on the belief by “any person” that there is a risk of serious harm as a result of mental illness

These are NOT transfers for evaluation and treatment per § 12(a) & § 12(b)

These proceedings are NOT § 35 proceedings with relaxed evidentiary rules

After this training, you will be better able to:

• Explain how G.L. c. 123, s.12(e) petitions seek authorization for involuntary hospitalization resulting in the same severe consequences which flow from longer commitments under G.L. c.123
• Describe the potentially distinct stages of these proceedings which require vigilance and varying obligations of counsel
• Identify how to educate the court and advocate for full evidentiary hearings and the greatest extent of due process for your clients

*This program qualifies for 1.5 CLE on the following CPCS Panels: Mental Health (Trials and Appeals);Criminal Defense (Trials and Appeals); CAFL (Trials and Appeals); YAD Appeals