Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright, a New Jersey law firm, discusses an important issue involving involuntary commitment and individual rights under New Jersey law.
In this brief video, Mr. Niemann explains what happens when the State of New Jersey fails to obtain the required screening documentation to support a temporary civil commitment, and the legal remedies available to individuals who are confined against their will without proper authorization. He outlines the strict statutory time limits, including the requirement that a person may not be held beyond the permitted period without a valid court order of temporary commitment.
Mr. Niemann further discusses how continued confinement without the required screening certificates or court order is unlawful, and why individuals in these circumstances may be entitled to immediate release and, in some cases, may have grounds to pursue a civil claim for false imprisonment.
Mr. Niemann offers viewers clear, practical guidance on New Jersey commitment procedures and individual legal rights, presented in simple, easy-to-understand language to help individuals and families understand their options when proper legal safeguards are not followed.
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Mental Health and Involuntary Commitment Attorney