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IN RE COMMITMENT OF R.B.

158 N.J. Super. 542 (1978)

386 A.2d 893

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMITMENT OF R.B., APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided April 18, 1978.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Daniel Baer argued the cause for appellant R.B. (Mr. Stanley C. Van Ness, Public Advocate, Mr. Michael L. Perlin, Director, Division of Mental Health Advocacy, attorneys; Mr. Baer on the brief).

Mr. Peter G. Stewart argued the cause for respondent County of Essex (Mr. Neil G. Markowitz on the brief).

Mr. Steven Wallach, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent State of New Jersey (Mr. John J. Degnan, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

Before Judges MICHELS, PRESSLER and BILDER.

PER CURIAM.

R.B. (patient) appeals from a final order of commitment entered by the Essex County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court pursuant to R. 4:74-7(f). On the finding that she was dangerous to herself or others as the result of mental illness, the order committed her to Essex County Hospital subject to a review three months thence. The basis of her appeal is that the evidence was insufficient to support...

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