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The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed a trial court’s temporary commitment order, holding that a patient’s voluntary participation in treatment did not render involuntary commitment inappropriate. The Court concluded that clear and convincing evidence supported the commitment where the patient’s mental illness substantially impaired his ability to function independently and no viable,... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s order for a temporary commitment which authorized forcibly medicating the patient. The Court held that the hospital presented clear and convincing evidence, primarily through detailed physician testimony, that both commitment and involuntary medication are appropriate. In re Commitment of L.F., No. 26A-MH-658, 2026... READ MORE

In a recent decision, the Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) upheld a trial court’s Order for Temporary Commitment and affirmed a new mootness standard for civil commitment appeals. In re Commitment of J.F., 266 N.E.3d 268 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025). Background The Indiana Court of Appeals reaffirmed its standard for what evidence is... READ MORE

The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) in In re Commitment of G.J. emphasized the significance of hospital recidivism and catatonia as evidence and upheld the trial court’s Order for Temporary Commitment. No. 24A-MH-3101, 2025 WL 2438216 (Ind. Ct. App. 2025). Background G.J., diagnosed with schizophrenia, presented with symptoms of catatonia and periods of... READ MORE

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