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IN RE A.K.

No. 05-343.

139 P.3d 849 (2006)

2006 MT 166

In the Matter of A.K., Respondent and Appellant.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided July 20, 2006.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ben Krakowka, Assistant Public Defender, Anaconda, for Appellant.

Hon. Mike McGrath, Attorney General; Tammy K. Plubell, Assistant Attorney General, Helena, Christopher G. Miller, Powell County Attorney, Deer Lodge, for Respondent.

Beth Brenneman, Montana Advocacy Program, Helena, for Amicus Curiae.

Chief Justice KARLA M. GRAY delivered the Opinion of the Court.

¶ 1 A.K. appeals from the order of the Third Judicial District Court, Powell County, committing her to the Montana State Hospital (MSH) for treatment of serious mental illness. We reverse and remand.

¶ 2 We restate the issue on appeal as whether the District Court erred in finding that A.K.'s mental disorder rendered her a danger to herself and others.

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