MATTER OF R.J.W.

No. 86-561.

736 P.2d 110 (1987)

In the Matter of the Mental Health of R.J.W., Respondent.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided April 16, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allen Smith, Jr., Warm Springs, for appellant.

Mike Greely, Atty. Gen., George Schunk, Asst. Atty. Gen., Helena, Arnie A. Hove, Co. Atty., Circle, for respondent.


HUNT, Justice.

RJW appeals an order from the Seventh Judicial District Court ordering his involuntary commitment to the Montana State Hospital.

We affirm the commitment.

The issues on appeal are:

1. Whether there is sufficient evidence to support the finding of the District Court that appellant is seriously mentally ill.

2. Whether the District Court's findings are adequate under § 53-21-127(2)(c), MCA.

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