In re Perley

The respondent, Ronald J. Perley, Jr., was the subject of involuntary commitment proceedings in the Rocking-ham County Probate Court (Cassavechia, J.) pursuant to RSA 135-C:34-54 (1990 & Supp. 1992). The court ordered Perley committed to the secure psychiatric unit (SPU) of the New Hampshire State Prison for a period not to exceed five years. Perley appealed pursuant to RSA 135-C:25 (1990). Finding no error, we affirm.

On June 6, 1991, Perley was voluntarily admitted to the New Hampshire Hospital after his legal guardian was unable to place him in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. On…