THIBODEAUX, Judge.
In this civil matter, Appellant, Jimmie Earl Ferguson, was committed to a state mental institution based on findings that he was incompetent to proceed to trial, and that he was dangerous to himself and to others. The trial court subsequently issued an order which civilly committed Ferguson for an indefinite period of time.
Based on the following discussion, we find that Jimmie Earl Ferguson cannot be held indefinitely without a court hearing...
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