James Bonifant

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James Bonifant is a Montgomery County Circuit Judge known for presiding over the case of Catherine Hoggle. He gained attention for his ruling in 2022, which highlighted the legal principle of not putting individuals on trial who are deemed incompetent to defend themselves. Bonifant's decisions have been significant in the ongoing legal discourse surrounding mental health and the justice system, particularly in cases involving serious criminal charges.

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Judge James Bonifant ordered Hoggle to remain in a psychiatric hospital under Maryland’s civil commitment procedures.

Maryland mum whose kids went missing in 2014 is re-indicted on murder charges

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·

New Zealand· 2025-08-04

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