· 8/5/1996
In Re the Commitment of N.N.
Citations
- 679 A.2d 1174
- 146 N.J. 112
- 1996 N.J. LEXIS 967
How courts have described this case
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- holding that involuntary commitment of minor under 14 requires showing by clear and convincing evidence of factors similar to AS 47.10.087
- observing that \a differentiation in the juvenile commitment scheme at age fourteen is consistent with other principles of New Jersey law\
- observing that “a differentiation in the juvenile commitment scheme at age fourteen is consistent with other principles of New Jersey law”
- recognizing \juveniles subject to involuntary commitment have significant liberty interests and are entitled to due process protections\
- recognizing \juveniles subject to involuntary commitment have significant liberty interests and are entitled to due process protections\
- acknowledging soundness of Civil Practice Committee's proposal that in involuntary commitment proceedings involving minors over age fourteen constitutional due process protections should apply
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Judges: Handler
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