In the Matter of R.J.G., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally Impaired
R.J.G., Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Priscilla E. Forsyth
Attorney for Appellee State
Gretchen W. Kraemer, Special Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
19-1819
Date Published:
Apr 15, 2020
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Patrick H. Tott, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (6 pages)
Following a review-commitment hearing, the district court found R.G. to be seriously mentally impaired pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 229 (2019) and ordered her to undergo inpatient treatment. R.G. appeals. OPINION HOLDS: Substantial evidence supports the findings that all elements necessary for civil commitment under chapter 229 have been met. Therefore, we affirm the district court.
