State v. Dydasco

Petitioner claims he received insufficient notice of the State’s intention to seek a 180-day involuntary commitment. We agree and hold those facing 180-day commitments are entitled to at least 3 days’ notice .of further commitment proceedings.

On January 26, 1995, the State petitioned the King County Superior Court to commit Petitioner, Kenneth Dydasco, to 90 days of involuntary treatment. The superior court commissioner entered an agreed order committing Petitioner to 90 days of “[l]ess Restrictive [treatment,” as opposed to intensive treatment. Clerk’s Papers at 1. He was required to keep…