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T.H. v. DIVISION OF DEV. DISABILITIES

916 A.2d 1025 (2007)

189 N.J. 478

T.H., Petitioner-Appellant, v. DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, Respondent-Respondent.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided March 1, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

S. Paul Prior, Lawrencewville, argued the cause for appellant (Hinkle & Fingles, attorneys).

Beth Leigh Mitchell, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Stuart Rabner, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney; Michael J. Haas, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Amy E. Duff, Deputy Attorney General, on the briefs).

Ronald K. Chen, Public Advocate of New Jersey, argued the cause for amicus curiae, Public Advocate.

Justice LONG delivered the opinion of the Court.

T.H. is a fifty-five year old man who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, a developmental disability. Like many developmentally disabled persons, T.H. was cared for by his parents for his entire lifetime. They provided for his every need and sought no outside assistance. In 2000, T.H.'s last parent died. One day later, he attempted suicide. Thereafter, his family sought services on his behalf from the Division of Developmental...

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