Case: Stiavetti v. Ahlin

RG15779731 | California state trial court

Filed Date: July 29, 2015

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

On July 29, 2015, the ACLUs of Northern and Southern California, along with family members of criminal defendants who were declared incompetent to stand trial, filed this lawsuit in California state court. The plaintiffs sued the State of California under Article I, §§ 7 and 15 of the California Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Cal. Code Civ. Pro. §526a. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel and ACLU attorneys sought decla…

On July 29, 2015, the ACLUs of Northern and Southern California, along with family members of criminal defendants who were declared incompetent to stand trial, filed this lawsuit in California state court. The plaintiffs sued the State of California under Article I, §§ 7 and 15 of the California Constitution, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Cal. Code Civ. Pro. §526a. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel and ACLU attorneys sought declaratory and injunctive relief, a writ of mandate, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The plaintiffs claimed that the State of California has failed to adequately and timely transfer criminal defendants, who have been found incompetent to stand trial, to appropriate treatment facilities. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that some individuals with mental disorders had been waiting for transfer for up to 258 days. The average time between the dates of commitment and admission for the most recent 25 persons admitted California treatment facilities as of February 9, 2015 had been more than 75 days. Plaintiffs alleged that the wait was even longer for those defendants with developmental disabilities. They claimed that as of April 2, 2015, 11 individuals had been waiting for more than nine months following their commitment, two for over a year. Two of the plaintiffs alleged that due to the lack of proper treatment in Sutter County Jail, their father committed suicide, while another claimed that her son was subjected to sexual abuse multiple times by another inmate while awaiting transfer.

On October 1, 2015, the defendants moved to dismiss and filed a demurrer to the plaintiffs’ complaint. Judge Winifred Y. Smith, on April 26, 2016, overruled the demurrer on all four of the plaintiffs’ actions as well as their mandamus claim, but also dismissed the State of California as a defendant. Judge Smith agreed with the defendants that some of the taxpayer allegations should be dismissed, but only in regards to one plaintiff who had no taxpayer allegations in the complaint.

On October 16, 2015, the defendants filed a motion for a stay of the discovery hearing, but Judge Evelio Grillo denied this motion on November 18, 2015.

As of June 7, 2016, this case is open and ongoing.

Summary Authors

Matt Ramirez (6/15/2016)

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People


Judge(s)

Grillo, Evelio (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Davis, Micaela (California)

Eliasberg, Peter J. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Castro, Ismael A. (California)

Clayton, Julia A. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

RG15779731

DOCKET

June 7, 2016

June 7, 2016

Docket

RG15779731

Complaint

July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015

Complaint

RG15779731

Defendant's Demurrer to Complaint

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief

RG15779731

Court Order Denying Defendants' Request to Stay Discovery

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Order/Opinion

RG15779731

Order Overruling Demurrer

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

Order/Opinion

RG15779731

Order Overruling Motion to Strike Complaint

April 26, 2016

April 26, 2016

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

Last updated Jan. 25, 2024, 1:21 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
31948554

Petition for Writ of Mandate Filed - Document: pages 18, price $11.5(Document Cost: $11.50)

July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015

31948567

Civil Case Cover Sheet Filed for Stephanie Stiavetti - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015

31949896

Summons Issued and Filed - Document: pages 1, price $1.0(Document Cost: $1.00)

July 29, 2015

July 29, 2015

31978270

Initial Case Management Conference 10/13/2015 01:30 PM D- 14 - Document: pages 3, price $0.0

Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

31978271

Notice of Assignment of Judge for All Purposes Issued - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

31998714

Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference Order Filed - Document: pages 11, price $0.0

Aug. 12, 2015

Aug. 12, 2015

32021388

Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt Filed - Document: pages 1, price $1.0(Document Cost: $1.00)

Aug. 18, 2015

Aug. 18, 2015

32021411

Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt Filed - Document: pages 1, price $1.0(Document Cost: $1.00)

Aug. 18, 2015

Aug. 18, 2015

32021415

Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt Filed - Document: pages 1, price $1.0(Document Cost: $1.00)

Aug. 18, 2015

Aug. 18, 2015

32042743

Demand for Jury Trial Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

32074040

Hearing Reset to Initial Case Management Conference 10/27/2015 01:30 PM D- 14 - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Sept. 2, 2015

Sept. 2, 2015

32099661

Amended Notice of Case Management Conference and Order Filed - Document: pages 6, price $0.0

Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

32105227

Stipulation and Order Re: Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint Filed for Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Sept. 11, 2015

Sept. 11, 2015

32132541

Stipulation and Order Re: Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint Granted - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Sept. 18, 2015

Sept. 18, 2015

32173294

Application Re: Excessive Number of Pages Filed for State of California - Document: pages 13, price $9.0(Document Cost: $9.00)

Sept. 30, 2015

Sept. 30, 2015

32177801

Demurrer to Complaint Filed by Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California - Document: pages 116, price $40.0(Document Cost: $40.00)

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

Demurrer to Complaint Hearing Confirmed for 01/07/2016 01:30 PM D- 14

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

32177917

Motion to Strike Complaint Filed for Respondent - Document: pages 56, price $30.5(Document Cost: $30.50)

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

Motion to Strike Complaint Hearing Confirmed for 01/07/2016 01:30 PM D- 14

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

32178032

Objection to Demand for jury trial Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

32178051

Notice of Related Case(s) Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Oct. 1, 2015

Oct. 1, 2015

32198196

Miscellaneous Withdrawal of Jury Demand Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Oct. 7, 2015

Oct. 7, 2015

32208837

Objection Plaintiffs' Objection to Defendants Notice of Related Cases Filed - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

32208872

Case Management Statement of Stephanie Stiavetti Filed - Document: pages 14, price $9.5(Document Cost: $9.50)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

32209143

Case Management Statement of Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California Filed - Document: pages 8, price $6.5(Document Cost: $6.50)

Oct. 9, 2015

Oct. 9, 2015

32223027

Application Re: Excessive Number of Pages Granted - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Oct. 15, 2015

Oct. 15, 2015

32227601

Motion for a Stay of Discovery Filed by Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California - Document: pages 21, price $13.0(Document Cost: $13.00)

Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 16, 2015

Motion for a Stay of Discovery Hearing Confirmed for 11/18/2015 01:30 PM D- 14

Oct. 16, 2015

Oct. 16, 2015

32234480

Amended Notice of Motion For Stay of Discovery Pending Receipt of Complaint Filed - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Oct. 19, 2015

Oct. 19, 2015

32294821

Case Management Conference Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

32294823

Case Management Conference Order Issued - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

Case Management Conf Continuance 11/18/2015 01:30 PM D- 14

Oct. 27, 2015

Oct. 27, 2015

32299313

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition Filed - Document: pages 15, price $10.0(Document Cost: $10.00)

Nov. 4, 2015

Nov. 4, 2015

32323233

Stipulation Consenting to Electronic Service Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

32324503

Letter re Complex Designation Filed - Document: pages 1, price $1.0(Document Cost: $1.00)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

32325446

Declaration in Support Reply to Opposition Filed - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

32325454

Reply to Opposition to Motion Filed - Document: pages 6, price $5.5(Document Cost: $5.50)

Nov. 12, 2015

Nov. 12, 2015

32333482

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Filed - Document: pages 39, price $22.0(Document Cost: $22.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333483

Opposition Filed - Document: pages 11, price $8.0(Document Cost: $8.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333485

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition Filed - Document: pages 22, price $13.5(Document Cost: $13.50)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333503

Declaration in Support Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333506

Proposed Order Filed - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333508

Proposed Order Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32333510

Reply Filed - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Nov. 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015

32337058

Miscellaneous PLTF Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply Filed - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Nov. 16, 2015

Nov. 16, 2015

32348197

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

32348198

Motion for a Stay of Discovery Denied - Document: pages 7, price $6.0(Document Cost: $6.00)

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

32348678

Case Management Conference Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 3, price $0.0

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

32348679

Case Management Conference Order Issued - Document: pages 3, price $0.0

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

Case Management Conf Continuance 01/07/2016 01:30 PM D- 14

Nov. 18, 2015

Nov. 18, 2015

32384503

Motion for Complex Designation Filed for Respondent - Document: pages 25, price $15.0(Document Cost: $15.00)

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

Motion for Complex Designation Hearing Confirmed for 12/21/2015 01:30 PM D- 14

Dec. 1, 2015

Dec. 1, 2015

32390311

Hearing Reset to Motion for Complex Designation 12/21/2015 08:30 AM D- 21 - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Dec. 2, 2015

Dec. 2, 2015

32407379

Application Re: Order Shortening Time Filed for Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California - Document: pages 15, price $10.0(Document Cost: $10.00)

Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

32411670

Response to Defendamt's Motion for Complex Designation and Request for Continuance Filed - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

32411689

Proposed Order Filed - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

32416120

Application Re: Order Shortening Time Granted - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Dec. 9, 2015

Dec. 9, 2015

32426117

Reply to Plantiffs' Opposition to Demurrer Filed - Document: pages 12, price $8.5(Document Cost: $8.50)

Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

32426132

Reply to Opposition to Motion to Strike Filed - Document: pages 6, price $5.5(Document Cost: $5.50)

Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

32426141

Notice of Errata Filed - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

32426149

Reply to Consolidated Opposition to Request for Judicial Notice Filed - Document: pages 6, price $5.5(Document Cost: $5.50)

Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

32430081

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply Filed - Document: pages 8, price $6.5(Document Cost: $6.50)

Dec. 14, 2015

Dec. 14, 2015

32459430

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 4, price $4.0(Document Cost: $4.00)

Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

32459434

Motion Granted - Document: pages 6, price $5.5(Document Cost: $5.50)

Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

Hearing Reset to Civil Law and Motion 01/22/2016 11:00 AM D- 21

Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

Hearing Reset to Civil Law and Motion 01/22/2016 11:00 AM D- 21

Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

Hearing Reset to Case Management Conf Continuance 01/22/2016 10:30 AM D- 21

Dec. 21, 2015

Dec. 21, 2015

32461201

Notice of Judicial Reassignment for All Purposes Issued - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Dec. 22, 2015

Dec. 22, 2015

32467265

Case Management Statement of Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California Filed - Document: pages 7, price $6.0(Document Cost: $6.00)

Dec. 23, 2015

Dec. 23, 2015

32537464

Case Management Statement of Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California Filed - Document: pages 12, price $8.5(Document Cost: $8.50)

Jan. 14, 2016

Jan. 14, 2016

32537716

Case Management Statement of Stephanie Stiavetti, Kellie Bock, Kimberly Bock, Rosalind Randle, Nancy - Document: pages 11, price $8.0(Document Cost: $8.00)

Jan. 14, 2016

Jan. 14, 2016

32565185

Case Management Conference Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32565186

Case Management Conference Order Issued - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

Case Management Conf Continuance 01/29/2016 11:00 AM D- 21

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32565266

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Continued - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32565267

Demurrer to Complaint - Motion Rescheduled - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

Hearing Continued to Civil Law and Motion dept: 21 date: 01/29/2016 time: 11:00 AM

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32565283

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Continued - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32565284

Motion to Strike Complaint - Motion Rescheduled - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

Hearing Continued to Civil Law and Motion dept: 21 date: 01/29/2016 time: 11:00 AM

Jan. 22, 2016

Jan. 22, 2016

32591308

Case Management Conference Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 3, price $0.0

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32591309

Case Management Conference Order Issued - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

Hearing Reset to Case Management Conf Continuance 02/19/2016 10:00 AM D- 21

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32591324

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Continued - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32591326

Motion to Strike Complaint - Motion Rescheduled - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

Hearing Continued to Civil Law and Motion dept: 21 date: 02/19/2016 time: 10:00 AM

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32591343

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Continued - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32591344

Demurrer to Complaint - Motion Rescheduled - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

Hearing Continued to Civil Law and Motion dept: 21 date: 02/19/2016 time: 10:00 AM

Jan. 29, 2016

Jan. 29, 2016

32636809

Case Management Statement of Pamela Ahlin, Santi J. Rogers, State of California Filed - Document: pages 12, price $8.5(Document Cost: $8.50)

Feb. 10, 2016

Feb. 10, 2016

32638251

Case Management Statement of Stephanie Stiavetti, Kellie Bock, Kimberly Bock, Rosalind Randle, Nancy - Document: pages 13, price $9.0(Document Cost: $9.00)

Feb. 10, 2016

Feb. 10, 2016

32646492

Notice of Supplemental Authority in Opposition Filed - Document: pages 31, price $18.0(Document Cost: $18.00)

Feb. 16, 2016

Feb. 16, 2016

32654766

Stipulation and Order Re: Other Ex Parte Filed: - Document: pages 5, price $5.0(Document Cost: $5.00)

Feb. 17, 2016

Feb. 17, 2016

32661199

Stipulation and Order Re: Other Ex Parte Granted - Document: pages 6, price $5.5(Document Cost: $5.50)

Feb. 18, 2016

Feb. 18, 2016

32665671

Case Management Conference Commenced and Completed - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

32665672

Case Management Conference Order Issued - Document: pages 2, price $0.0

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

Hearing Reset to Case Management Conf Continuance 03/18/2016 10:00 AM D- 21

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

32666051

Civil Law and Motion Hearing Commenced and Continued - Document: pages 2, price $2.0(Document Cost: $2.00)

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

32666052

Motion to Strike Complaint - Motion Rescheduled - Document: pages 3, price $3.0(Document Cost: $3.00)

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

Hearing Continued to Civil Law and Motion dept: 21 date: 03/18/2016 time: 10:00 AM

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Mental Health (Facility)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 29, 2015

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Northern and Southern ACLU chapters and family members of criminal defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

ACLU of Northern California

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State of California, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Hospital/Health Department

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General:

Conditions of confinement

Suicide prevention

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Placement in mental health facilities

Sexual abuse by residents/inmates

Disability and Disability Rights:

Mental impairment

Developmental disability without intellectual disability

Intellectual/developmental disability, unspecified

Mental Illness, Unspecified

Medical/Mental Health:

Intellectual/Developmental Disability

Mental health care, general

Type of Facility:

Government-run