In Re The Detention Of: Ashley Sparks (Majority)

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IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION ONE In re the Detention of A.S., ) No. 79980-1-I STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, vs. ) ) ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION ) FILED: NOV 18 2019 A.S., Appellant. PER CURIAM — A.S. appeals a 14-day civil commitment order, arguing that there is insufficient evidence supporting the court’s finding that she presented a likelihood of serious harm to herself under RCW 71 .05.020(35)(a). The State concedes the evidence was insufficient and ask us to vacate the commitment order and remand “for entry of a further order. . . consistent with this opinion.” We accept the concession of error and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. FOR THE COURT:

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