Weissmann, Judge.
In this appeal, we consider what procedure a trial court must follow before accepting a civil-commitment respondent's waiver of the right to counsel. We conclude the court must expressly find, on the record, that the respondent is mentally capable of knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waiving the right. Because that did...
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