S. S. v. The State of Texas--Appeal from County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS, THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS,
AT AUSTIN
NO. 3-93-096-CV
S. S.,

APPELLANT

 
vs.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

APPELLEE

 
FROM THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1 OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
NO. 1888, HONORABLE TIMOTHY G. MARESH, JUDGE PRESIDING

PER CURIAM

 

Appellant, S. S., appeals from an order for temporary mental health services rendered by the county court at law of Williamson County on January 25, 1993. See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. 574.034 (West 1992) ("Code"). Appellant timely filed her notice of appeal on February 2, 1993. See Code 574.070 (West 1992); State v. Lodge, 608 S.W.2d 910 (Tex. 1980). Because appellant does not contend that the trial-court order is erroneous, we will affirm the order.

Although the instant proceeding is a civil cause, counsel for appellant has filed a brief similar to that which Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738 (1967), requires of court-appointed counsel in criminal causes and in which he indicates that the appeal is without merit. (1) See Currie v. State, 516 S.W.2d 684 (Tex. Crim. App. 1974). Consequently, appellant has not presented any points of error for review or any argument and authorities in support thereof. See Tex. R. App. P. 74(d),(f); Fambrough v. Wagley, 169 S.W.2d 478, 482 (Tex. 1943); Helle v. Hightower, 735 S.W.2d 650, 654 (Tex. App.--Austin 1987, writ denied).

Nevertheless, this Court has reviewed the record before this Court. The trial court ordered mental health services pursuant to an application for court-ordered temporary mental health services, supported by certificates of medical examination. See Code 574.001 (West 1992). After a hearing before the court, the court ordered appellant committed to the Austin State Hospital for a period not to exceed ninety days. See Code 574.031, .034 (West 1992). The evidence adduced at the hearing supports the findings necessary for court-ordered mental health services. See Code 574.034(a) (West 1992); In re J. S. C., 812 S.W.2d 92, 94-5 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 1991, no writ).

We affirm the order for temporary mental health services.

 

[Before Chief Justice Carroll, Justices Aboussie and Jones]

Affirmed

Filed: June 9, 1993

[Do Not Publish]

1. The trial court appointed counsel to represent appellant on appeal on the basis that she wished to appeal the trial-court findings.