MATTER OF WAHLQUIST

No. 15702.

585 P.2d 437 (1978)

In the Matter of the mental condition of Thomas WAHLQUIST.

Supreme Court of Utah.

September 22, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James R. Hasenyager of Utah Legal Services, Inc., Ogden, for appellant.

Robert B. Hansen, Atty. Gen., Paul M. Tinker, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salt Lake City, Robert L. Newey, Weber County Atty., Philip J. Williamson, Deputy Weber County Atty., Ogden, for respondent.


CROCKETT, Justice:

Appellant Thomas Wahlquist appeals from a February 21, 1978, order committing him to the State Mental Hospital for an indefinite time. That order was the culmination of extended proceedings during which treatment involving lesser restraint was attempted.

Appellant was committed to the custody of Weber County Mental Health by a court order of August 1, 1977. Dr. Harold L. Hansen signed the application pursuant to Section 64-7-36 of the Utah...

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