Massachusetts H1985 amends civil commitment review processes and appeals.

Massachusetts H1985 modifies civil commitment procedures by changing the jurisdiction for initial reviews of commitments based on alcohol or substance abuse disorder. It allows the Superior Court to review these commitments similarly to pre-trial detentions for dangerousness. The bill also alters the appellate process by removing the appellate division of the district courts from the review of civil commitment orders, instead placing this responsibility with the Appeals Court.

Massachusetts H1985 amends civil commitment review processes and appeals.

Massachusetts H1985 modifies civil commitment procedures by changing the jurisdiction for initial reviews of commitments based on alcohol or substance abuse disorder. It allows the Superior Court to review these commitments similarly to pre-trial detentions for dangerousness. The bill also alters the appellate process by removing the appellate division of the district courts from the review of civil commitment orders, instead placing this responsibility with the Appeals Court.