In re Elsie Smith
N/AOUTCOME: Involuntary mental confinement REVERSED.
A woman involuntarily committed to a mental institution for religious beliefs had her commitment reversed on appeal. Published case at 187 Cal.App.3d 903.
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OUTCOME: Involuntary mental confinement REVERSED.
A woman involuntarily committed to a mental institution for religious beliefs had her commitment reversed on appeal. Published case at 187 Cal.App.3d 903.
OUTCOME: Infant was adopted by his foster family.
Matthew C. was born dependent on drugs used by his mother. The mother challenged termination of her parental rights, and effort of Matthew's foster family to adopt him. Case rose to the U.S. Supreme Co ... urt. Published by the Calif. Supreme Court.