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Commonwealth v. A.Z.SJC-13455Argue Date: Monday November 6, 2023*Summary: Involuntary Pretrial Hospitalization—A defendant in a criminal case is appealing a District Court order requiring her to be involuntarily hospitalized in a mental health facility before trial. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: A.Z. Counsel for Appellant: Devorah Anne Vester, Esquire Appellee: Commonwealth Counsel for Appellee: Pamela Alford, A.D.A. Michael McGee, A.D.A. Court Appealed From: Wrentham District, NO Lower Court Judge: Steven E. Thomas, J. Route to SJC: Direct Appellate Review Amici Curiae: Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee , Center for Public Representation , Massachusetts Association for Mental Health , Disability Law Center, Inc. *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |