In Re: Civil Commitment of K.K., the Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) dismissed K.K.’s appeal on the basis of mootness, as K.K.’s temporary commitment expired in August 2024. The Court analyzed its mootness standard and the applicability of the public interest exception to the case. Background Under Indiana law, a hearing for involuntary commitment must... READ MORE
Indiana Court of Appeals Dismisses Temporary Commitment Appeal as Moot and Declines to Apply
Posted on January 17, 2025 in Litigation Analysis, Mental Health
Published by: Hall Render
