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Author: Mary Ann Bernard

Mary Ann Bernard is a retired lawyer who spent 18 years as an Assistant Attorney General in another state, helping state hospitals retain and treat the most dangerous mentally ill under that state’s far superior commitment statute, among other assignments. 

‘Civil Rights’ Activists Commit An Uncivil Wrong in California Care Court Opposition

February 19, 2023   2:26 amFebruary 19, 2023   2:27 am
So-called “civil rights” activists are committing an uncivil wrong in challenging California’s new Care Court law. “A coalition of disability and civil rights advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday asking the California Supreme Court to block the rollout of Gov. Gavin...
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State Auditor’s Report Shows Lanterman Act Reform is Badly Needed

September 28, 2020   6:39 amSeptember 29, 2020   6:32 am
Governor Newsom just signed three bills promoting needed reforms to California’s dysfunctional mental health system.  It’s a good beginning, but what next? The state auditor had many insightful and helpful recommendations concerning the care and treatment of the severely mentally...
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