In re M.D.
In the Matter of M.D., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally Impaired
M.D., Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Frederic C. Hayer
Attorney for Appellee State
Sarah Ann Jennings, Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Des Moines County, Shane M. Wiley, Judge. REVERSED AND REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Badding and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Badding, J. (9 pages)
The respondent appeals a district court order that found she is seriously mentally impaired and involuntarily committed her for treatment. OPINION HOLDS: Because the State did not prove by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is a danger to herself or others, we reverse and remand with directions to terminate the respondent’s commitment.
