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Case No. 19-0567

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In the Matter of P.K., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally Impaired

P.K., Respondent-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant

Jonathon Munoz

Attorney for Appellee State

Gretchen Kraemer, Assistant Attorney General

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
19-0567
Date Published:
Feb 19, 2020
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Johnson County, Sean W. McPartland, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Schumacher, JJ.  Opinion by Schumacher, J.  (13 pages)

            An inmate appeals from a ruling finding him seriously mentally impaired and imposing involuntary commitment.  He argues the State provided insufficient evidence to meet its burden.   OPINION HOLDS: Clear and convincing evidence supports the district court’s findings pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 229 (2019).

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