In Interest of Ebertz

SAND, Justice.

Gregory Ebertz appealed from an order for alternative outpatient treatment at the South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown, North Dakota, issued by the Stutsman County Court on 16 March 1983.

On 26 February 1983 Ebertz was taken to the North Dakota State Hospital following a suicide attempt. Ebertz was admitted to the State Hospital on an emergency commitment pursuant to North Dakota Century Code § 25-03.1-25. After a conference with Michael Schmidt, Ph.D., Ebertz voluntarily admitted himself to the State Hospital for treatment on 28 February 1983. On 14 March 1983 Ebertz…