In re Eastman

This is a Dist/Mun. Cts. R. A D. A, Rule 8C, appeal by respondent Gayla Eastman (“Ms. Eastman”) of a G.L.C. 123, §§7,8 order committing her to Emerson Hospital and a G.L.C. 123, §8B order authorizing treatment with anti-psychotic medication. *168Both orders were issued by a judge of the Concord District Court on September 10, 2002. The commitment order was due to expire on March 10, 2003, and Ms. Eastman was, in fact, discharged on or before that date. She presents the following allegations of error on this appeal: 1) that she was denied the opportunity to attend die District Court commitment…