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IN RE J.S.

387 Pa.Super. 432 (1989)

564 A.2d 468

In re J.S. Appeal of J.S., Philadelphia County Office of Mental Health and Retardation Services.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed July 10, 1989.

Reargument Denied September 15, 1989.

Petition for Allowance of Appeal Granted January 16, 1990.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John Packel, Asst. Public Defender, Philadelphia, for appellant.

Guy Vilim, City Sol., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County Office, participating party.

Before KELLY, POPOVICH and HESTER, JJ.

HESTER, Judge:

J.S. appeals from a July 15, 1988 commitment order wherein the trial court vacated a master's decision to discharge her due to the fact that she had not received a court hearing required by the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976, 50 P.S. §§ 7101 et seq. (the "Act"), following her commitment to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Appellant raises two contentions. First: The trial court's July 15, 1988 order vacating the master's...

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