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Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Commitment Despite Improper Remote Hearing

[09/23/26]

Posted on September 23, 2026 in Health Law News, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the continuation of a patient’s regular commitment, finding the trial court erred by conducting the review hearing remotely without sufficient good cause, but the error was harmless because the patient meaningfully participated and suffered no prejudice. The Court also affirmed the finding of grave disability, concluding... READ MORE

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