In re S.H.

The State filed a petition to involuntarily commit S.H. based upon a psychiatrist’s recommendation. The district court appointed counsel to represent S.H. After a hearing on the petition, the district court ordered S.H. committed to the Montana State Hospital for a period not to exceed three months. S.H. appealed. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the district court relied on sufficient evidence to determine S.H. required commitment because she was either unable to care for her basic needs or was a threat to others; and (2) S.H.’s counsel did not render ineffective assistance. View "In re S.H." on Justia Law