After discharge, the client tried to inspect the commitment papers explaining the reasons and the psychiatric diagnosis, but was denied access. Selway was informed it would take a court order for his client to see her records. In yet another case, Selway said a judge ordered a mental health commitment hearing closed even though the patient wanted it open. The statute says the hearing shall be open to the public unless the patient objects. It is the patient's decision.
Most patients say no.
This one wanted it open and the judge said no.