In re R.F.

In 2012, the Yellowstone County Attorney's Office filed a petition for involuntary commitment of Appellant. After an evidentiary hearing, the district court determined that Appellant met the statutory criteria for involuntary commitment and involuntarily committed Appellant to the Montana State Hospital. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) there was sufficient evidence presented for the district court to determine that Appellant required commitment because he was unable to care for his basic needs and presented an imminent threat of injury to himself or others; and (2) Appellant failed to make a substantial showing that his trial counsel was ineffective. View "In re R.F." on Justia Law