M.K. v. J.K.

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] J.K., also known as W.J., appeals a treatment order committing him to the North Dakota State Hospital for ninety days. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a hearing on whether a less restrictive treatment alternative to involuntary hospitalization exists.

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[¶ 2] On July 2, 1999, J.K. threatened to commit suicide. He made these threats to his mother, the petitioner in this action. That day, his mother filed a petition for his involuntary commitment. Emergency treatment was ordered by the district court.

[¶ 3] At the preliminary hearing on July 6, 1999, the…