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Indiana Court of Appeals Holds Suicidal Ideation and History of Suicide Attempts Establish Grave Disability

[03/21/25]

Posted on March 21, 2025 in Litigation Analysis, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) in In re: the Civil Commitment of C.R. upheld the trial court’s Order for Regular Commitment, holding sufficient evidence supported the trial court’s finding that C.R. was dangerous to himself and gravely disabled. In re Commitment of C.R., No. 24A-MH-1485, 2024 WL 5153983 (Ind. Ct. App. Dec.... READ MORE

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Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Regular Commitment of M.M. for Grave Disability 

[03/10/25]

Posted on March 10, 2025 in Health Law News, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

In Re: Commitment of M.M., (24A-MH-2046), the Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) upheld the trial court’s order indefinitely committing M.M., ruling that sufficient evidence supported the finding that M.M. was gravely disabled. The decision underscores the legal standards for civil commitments and highlights the role of patient insight and independent functioning in determining... READ MORE

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