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RICHARD F. MAFFETT, JR., ESQUIRE
PA35539
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-233-4160
Attorney for Petitioner
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IN RE: JAMES N. VOLTZ, JR.,
Respondent
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
PERSON
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHAN'S COURT DIVISION
NO. 06-750 ORPHAN'S COURT
PETITIONERS EXHIBIT "B"
Supplemental Report of Lyle L. Jobe, M.D., M.S. dated
October 17, 2006.
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Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Services, Inc.
October 17, 2006
Richard F. Maffett, Jr.
Attorney at Law
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Re: James N. Voltz, Jr
DOB: August 27,1986
Dr. Attorney Maffett:
James Voltz has been a patient of mine since February 13, 2004. He is
diagnosed with Autism and Bipolar Disorder. The extent of his disorders impairs
his capacity to make and communicate decisions. He would be totally unable to
make decisions effectively with regard to his financial resources or physical or
mental well being. James is unable to receive and evaluate information and
communicate decisions impaired to such a significant extent that he cannot meet
the essential requirements for his physical health and safety. James is currently
living successfully with his parents. He seems to be appropriately connected
with essential services at the current time that. James is not capable of providing
the required consents and approvals necessary for medical, psychological, and
psychiatric treatment. He also doesn't have the capacity to make and
communicate decisions necessary to give advance directives such as durable
powers of attorney or trusts. In my professional opinion within a reasonable
degree of medical certainty, I believe that James is an incapacitated person.
Sincerely,
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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4800 Linglestown Road · Suite 303 · Harrisburg. PA 17" 2. (717) 545-1427. Fax: (717) 545-1428
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LAW OFr:ICES
No. 7384
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RlCHAllD F. AUPFETr. JR.
ATTO....IV.A'.LAW
Lyle Jobe, M.D.
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October 10, 2006
1. 00 the diagnosed conditions of Autism and Bipolar Disorder,
either separately or together. impair his capacity to make and
communicate decisions? ~.s
2. What is the extent of his capacity to make and communicate
decisions; and/or, in what way is his capacity to make and communicate
decisions limited? .\+...( vu o'-'\,\.J. l,-L V\~~\pk_ \-0 ~\(c.... 4 e,~sk.>....S" e~<,c:.+~"'c.-~ VVI~
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3. Is he partially or totally unable to manage his financial resources
as a result of his disability? \c.J~+l \..,
4. Is his ability to receive and evaluate information and/or
communicate decisions impaired to such a significant extent that he
cannot meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety? Yes
6. Is he in need of assistance in designating and maintalnil:ta.a L \
placetolive? \..\...e ;~ c"\,,,/t'.....tl, llv;.....~ c:,.....c(e"ss~II'1 IA,I\ nd o"'""...i:s
6. Is he in need of assistance to obtain the appropriate training,
education, medical and pSYChological services, and socia! and vocational I
opportunities? U"",lu""''''''' \-t-~ ~.ee_J d-u )....L. &1.Qt1VOtl'CA~tl't C6","'\(!c\-C'-
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7. Is he capable of providing the required consents and/or approvals
necessary for medical, psychologicsl and psychiatric treatment? (VO
a. Does he have the capacity to make and communicate decisions
necessary to give advance directives such 8S durable powers of attorney
or trusts? f\Jo
9. Do you believe he is an "incapacitated person" as defined above?
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In order for a medical opinion to constitute reliable evidence, it must
be given within a reasonable degree of medical certainty. As a result,
your report should stete that 811 opinions given 8r8 within 8 reasonable
degree of medical certainty.
Please provide the requested supplemental medical report at your
first opportunity. The guardianship Petition is pending before JUdge
Guido until receipt of the additional medical information requested.
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No. 7384 P. 4
RICHARD F. MAPFITI'. JR.
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Lyle Jobe, M.D.
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October 10, 2006
Should you have questions, or desire additional Information, please
contact me. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
With best regards,
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Aichard F. Maffett, Jr.
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cc: Mr. & Mrs. James N. Voltz, Sr.
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IN RE: JAMES N. VOLTZ, JR.,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORPHAN'S COURT DIVISION
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
PERSON
NO. 06-750 ORPHAN'S COURT
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that he served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Petitioners Exhibit B upon the
Respondent by depositing same in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
James N. Voltz, Jr.
900 Hertzler Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Dated: /~Ltjot
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Richard F. Maf tt, r., Esq.