In Re the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Daniel G.

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Daniel G. appeals an ex parte order authorizing a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation issued after his emergency detention. 1 The evaluation personnel determined that Daniel did not meet the statutory criteria for involuntary commitment, and he was released before the expiration of the 72-hour evaluation period. He argues that the evaluation order violated his constitutional right to due process because it was issued on an ex parte basis, without notice and a hearing, while he was safely in protective custody. The superi- or court denied Daniel's motion to…