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Indiana Court of Appeals Clarifies Mootness and Collateral Consequences in Civil Commitment Appeals – A Recent Indiana Supreme Court Decision Changed the Analysis 

[07/07/25]

Posted on July 7, 2025 in Health Law News, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

In In Re: Commitment of M.C., the Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) dismissed M.C.’s appeal as moot because M.C. failed to demonstrate a particularized collateral consequence of his commitment or that the Indiana Constitution compelled the Court to hear his appeal on the merits. No. 24A-MH-1364, 2025 WL 658771 (Ind. Ct. App. Feb. 28, 2025).... READ MORE

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Indiana: Expedited Commitment Appeals Pilot to Begin September 1

[07/19/24]

Posted on July 19, 2024 in Health Law News, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

The Indiana Supreme Court established an expedited appeal Pilot Program for mental health appeals originating in Marion County, Indiana that will begin September 1, 2024. The project aims to tackle the challenges posed by temporary mental health commitments which often cannot be resolved on appeal before the commitment’s 90-day term expires. Background Under Indiana... READ MORE

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