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Indiana Court of Appeals Upholds Grave-Disability Finding Based on Pattern of Mental Health Deterioration

[06/24/26]

Posted on June 24, 2026 in Health Law News, Mental Health

Published by: Hall Render

The Indiana Court of Appeals (“the Court”) affirmed a temporary commitment order after finding clear and convincing evidence that a patient was gravely disabled because of mental illness. Rejecting the patient’s argument that medication noncompliance, denial of his diagnosis and temporary homelessness were insufficient to establish grave disability, the Court emphasized the totality of... READ MORE

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