In re R.H.

The Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office filed a petition to involuntarily commit R.H., who suffers from bipolar disorder and general anxiety disorder. After a hearing, the district court found that R.H. suffered from a mental disorder and was unable to care for herself, that Montana State Hospital was the least restrictive treatment option available to R.H., and that administration of medication may be necessary to facilitate treatment for R.H. The Supreme Court affirmed the order for commitment and reversed the administration of involuntary medication, holding (1) there was sufficient evidence to support the commitment of R.H.; but (2) there was insufficient evidence to support the requirement that an involuntary medication order was necessary. View "In re R.H." on Justia Law