O'Connor v. Donaldson
1975 United States Supreme Court case / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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O'Connor v. Donaldson, 422 U.S. 563 (1975), was a landmark decision of the US Supreme Court in mental health law ruling that a state cannot constitutionally confine a non-dangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by themselves or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends. Since the trial court jury found, upon ample evidence, that petitioner did so confine respondent, the Supreme Court upheld the trial court's conclusion that petitioner had violated respondent's right to liberty.[1][2][3] The case was important in the deinstitutionalization movement in the United States.[4]
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Quick Facts O'Connor v. Kenneth Donaldson, Argued January 15, 1975 Decided June 26, 1975 ...
O'Connor v. Kenneth Donaldson | |
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Argued January 15, 1975 Decided June 26, 1975 | |
Full case name | Dr. J. B. O'Connor v. Kenneth Donaldson |
Citations | 422 U.S. 563 (more) |
Case history | |
Prior | Cert. to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit |
Holding | |
A State cannot constitutionally confine a non-dangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by themselves or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends. | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | Stewart, joined by unanimous |
Concurrence | Burger |
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