Sorokin v. Hon. Arnold/I.T. – 10/27/2009

November 3, 2009
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That A Screening Agency Only Needs to Attach a County Attorney’s Recommendation to a Petition for Court-Ordered Evaluation if the County Attorney Recommends that No Further Screenings Are Warranted.

In Re MH 2008-002596 – 10/20/2009

October 26, 2009
Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds There is No Requirement for a Minimum Number of Encounters or Time of Acquaintance to Qualify as an Acquaintance Witness in a Hearing for Involuntary Mental Health Treatment.

Hammoudeh v. Jada – 10/9/2009

October 20, 2009
Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two Holds That When It Is Apparent from the Record That Discovery Violations Are the Fault of the Party, As Opposed To the Party’s Attorney, Court Need Not Hold Evidentiary Hearing Prior to Sanctioning Party with Dismissal or Entry of Default Judgment.