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In the Matter of R.K.
In the Matter of R.K., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally Impaired
R.K., Respondent-Appellant
In the Matter of R.K., Alleged to be a Person with a Substance Related Disorder
R.K., Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Debra S. De Jong
Attorney for Appellee State
Sarah Anne Jennings, Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Jessica Noll, Judge. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Chicchelly, J. (12 pages)
R.K. appeals two involuntary‑commitment orders under Iowa Code chapters 125 and 229 (2023), challenging sufficiency of the evidence. She also contends that she received ineffective assistance. OPINION HOLDS: Because sufficient evidence supports the finding and R.K. did not receive ineffective assistance, we affirm R.K.’s commitment under section 229.1(22). But we reverse R.K.’s commitment under section 125.2(16) and remand for dismissal of that application.
