In re T.J.F.

A youth, T.J.F., appeals from an order of the District Court, Thirteenth Judicial District, County of Yellowstone, committing *474him to continued treatment of up to 3 months to Rivendell of Billings, Inc., a lock-up treatment facility for mentally disturbed youths. The Legal Services Program of Warm Springs has filed an amicus brief. The youth, T.J.F., has been discharged from custody and we therefore dismiss this case on the grounds of mootness.

Appeal dismissed.

We cannot let this case be dismissed without commenting on the facts that gave rise to this appeal. The appellant has alleged serious…