Treatment in Forensic Contexts

Question 1

Farmer v. Brennan (1994)

Answer 1

The “deliberate indifference” standard outlined in Estelle v. Gamble DOES require actual knowledge of risk by prison officials

Question 2

Vitek v. Jones (1980)

Answer 2

A prisoner IS constitutionally entitled to procedural protections before involuntary transfer to a psychiatric hospital for treatment

Question 3

Baxstrom v. Herold (1966)*

Answer 3

If someone is being released from prison, and civil commitment is being considered, dangerousness and jury determination of commitment are necessary.