In re E.A.L.
Annotate this CaseAfter a hearing, the district court committed E.A.L., who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and antisocial personality traits, to the Montana State Hospital for ninety days. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the district court’s finding that E.A.L. posed an imminent threat of harm to himself or others was not clearly erroneous; (2) even if the district court erred by basing findings of fact on statements made in the State’s petition for commitment, the error was harmless; and (3) there was a sufficient basis for the district court to commit E.A.L.
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