Where an inmate challenged a commitment order for hospitalization and treatment of a person suffering from a mental disease or defect, the district court’s finding was supported by the record, which included the reports of two mental health care professionals. ...

Tagged with: Commitment Order Mental Disease or Defect

  Defendant appealed the order committing him to the custody of the attorney general for hospitalization. The district court found by clear and convincing evidence that defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect that meant his release created a ...

Tagged with: Criminal Law Involuntary Commitment Mental Disease or Defect Substantial Risk of Injury

  The district court ordered defendant committed to hospitalization after finding he suffered from a mental disease or defect that would mean his release would create a substantial risk of property damage or bodily injury to himself or others. Where ...

Tagged with: Criminal Law Involuntary Commitment Mental Disease or Defect Substantial Risk to Self or Others