Mental Health Matters

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Mental Health Law Section

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January 2023 • Volume 9 • Number 2 •

January 2023 Mental Health Law Newsletter

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In This Issue

Court’s Improper Denial of Pro Se Right Results in New Trial for Defendant

By Nicholas Hengels-Chinn

A summary and analysis of appellate decision People v. Rodriguez-Aranda.
Limits on Disclosure of Client Records After Resolution of the Case

By Josephine Shane

A summary and analysis of appellate opinion Doe v. Burke Wise Morrissey & Kaveny, LLC.
When a Health Care Agent Objects to Administration of Psychotropic Medication

By Susan M. Goldberg

A summary and analysis of Illinois Supreme Court decision In re Craig H.

Illinois Mental Health Task Force to Host Action Plan Web Event

Showing a steadfast commitment to improving the court and community response to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who encounter the criminal justice system, the Illinois Supreme Court spent the past year continuing its active participation on the National Judicial Task Force to Examine the State Courts Response to Mental Illness.

Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled People

By Patti Chang

Updates on the ISBA's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives with respect to disability and disabled people.

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