Supreme Court of New Jersey· 7/31/1978

State v. Fields

Citations

390 A.2d 574
77 N.J. 282
1978 N.J. LEXIS 225

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declaring that party seeking change in \presumptively valid status quo\ of committed party bears burden of proof
declaring that party seeking change in “presumptively valid status quo” of committed party bears burden of proof
noting “the State’s compelling interest in maintaining the safety and security of its citizens”
noting \the State's compelling interest in maintaining the safety and security of its citizens\
reviewing the involuntary commitment of a defendant found not guilty by reason of insanity
“The final decision on the need for and appropriate extent of restrictions on the committee’s liberty is for the court, not the psychiatrist.”

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Judges: Pashman, Conford, Clifford

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