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New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
25 minutes ago

Lawsuit brought by mentally ill Rikers detainees survives motion to dismiss | amNewYork

State officials are keeping Rikers detainees unfit to stand trial waiting months for court-ordered competency restoration, potentially violating detainees' due process rights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Is Outpatient Restoration the Best Path to Legal Competency?

Forty-seven states have established involuntary outpatient restoration for competency to stand trial to prevent jail time for individuals with minor crimes.
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