Legal Opinion
In the Matter of B.B., Alleged to Be Seriously Mentally Impaired, B.B.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided January 4, 2013No. 12–0158PublishedCited by 95 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
APPEL, Justice.
In this case, we must determine whether an appeal from a finding of “serious mental impairment” resulting in an involuntary commitment under Iowa Code chapter 229 (2011) becomes moot when the appellant is released and the proceedings are terminated. We agree with the jurisdictions that hold such an appeal is not moot. On the merits presented, we conclude substantial evidence supports the conclusion of the district court that the appellant was “seriously mentally impaired.” We therefore affirm the judgment of the district court.
I. Factual and Procedural Background.
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