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Professional Resources for Attorneys
- Selected Criminal and Civil cases relating to mental health issues.
- Regional Coordinators
- Pleadings & Motions
- Mental Health Appeals (see below)
- Superior Court Petitions for Discharge
- Guide to Evidence
Civil Commitment:
- District Court Standards for Civil Commitment Cases
- Probate Court: Guardianship, Substituted Judgment and Validity of Health Care Proxies
- Independent Forensic Examiners
- Forensic Resources
- Department of Mental Health
- How to become a vendor for Mental Health cases
- Requirements for Certification
- Private Counsel & Court Cost Billing
- Assigned Counsel Manual Performance Standards
- Assignment Policy
- Legal Resources
- Client Resources
Appellate Resources
- Trial Attorney Appeals Packet (All Documents Below)
- Appellate Assignment Intake Form
- Memo to MH Trial Attorneys Filing Appeals
- Sample Affivadit of Counsel in Support of Fee Waiver and Motion for Funds
- Memo to MH Trial Attorneys on Filing an 8C Notice of Appeal on the Record of Proceedings in the District Court
- Sample Affidavit of Counsel in Support of Fee Waiver and Motion for Funds
- Sample Closing Letter – Commitment and 8B
- Sample Closing Letter – Commitment only
- Sample Motion to Waive Fees Associated with Appeal
- Sample Notice of Appeal
- Trial Counsel Appeals Checklist
Bridewater State Hospital Policies and Regulations
Practice Aids
- Antipsychotic Medication
- Trial Practice Checklists: Commitment CheckList & Authorization to Treat Check List
- Court Interpreter Services
- IME Listings
- Appeals & Reviews
- Quick Reference Guide to Proceedings under Ch 123 01.30.20
- Risk Assessment
Hospital Resources
Mental Health Training Calendar
You can learn more about Mental Health training by visiting the CPCS Training page.
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