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Wyatt v. Stickney: a consent decree.

A G Marchetti1

  • 1Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Montgomery 36109.

Research in Developmental Disabilities
|January 1, 1987
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The Wyatt v. Stickney litigation concluded with a 1986 consent decree, ending court supervision of Alabama's mental health system. This agreement mandated adherence to standards and continued deinstitutionalization efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Legal Studies
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • The Wyatt v. Stickney case represents a landmark legal battle concerning the rights of individuals within state mental health facilities.
  • The litigation spanned over a decade, highlighting persistent issues in mental healthcare provision and patient rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the terms and implications of the 1986 consent decree that settled the Wyatt v. Stickney litigation.
  • To outline the state's obligations and the mechanisms for oversight following the termination of direct court supervision.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the consent decree issued on September 22, 1986.
  • Review of the historical context of the Wyatt v. Stickney case, including prior court decisions and their impact.

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Main Results:

  • The consent decree terminated the court's active supervision, receivership, and the court monitor's powers.
  • The state committed to upholding Wyatt standards, maintaining Title XIX accreditation, and advancing deinstitutionalization.
  • Establishment of an internal advocacy and quality assurance program was mandated, with reporting requirements to plaintiffs' attorneys.

Conclusions:

  • The 1986 consent decree marked a significant shift from direct judicial oversight to state-led responsibility in managing mental health services.
  • The agreement aimed to ensure continued compliance with established standards and patient rights through internal mechanisms and external reporting.