Procedural justice in the context of civil commitment: A critique of Tyler's analysis

Author(s): Cascardi, M., Poythress, N. G., Ritterband, L. M.

Journal/Book: Psychol Public Policy Law. 1997; 3: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Amer Psychological Assoc. 207-221.

Abstract: This article is a critique of T. R. Tyler's 1992 review of procedural justice and its effect on therapeutic outcome in patients involved in civil commitment hearings. The article clarifies critical elements of Tyler's analysis by drawing on the social cognition construct of information control and elements in the consumerism literature that may mirror and facilitate procedural justice effects. The importance of the committing psychiatrist's role during the commitment hearing is emphasized and issues unique to civil commitment respondents that might affect their susceptibility to procedural justice effects are highlighted. Further research examining the effects of judges', attorneys', and psychiatrists' behavior on the patient's perception of procedural justice and subsequent therapeutic outcome is suggested.

Note: Editorial Poythress NG, Univ S Florida, Florida Mental Hlth Inst, Dept Mental Hlth Law & Policy, 13301 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa,FL 33612 USA

Keyword(s): RECOMMITMENT HEARINGS; HOSPITALIZATION; VOICE

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