In re the Mental Health of J.D.L.

¶1 J.D.L. appeals from a judgment entered in the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, involuntarily committing him to the Montana State Hospital (MSH). J.D.L. raises several issues. However, because we hold the District Court erred in not appointing a friend for J.D.L., as required by § 53-21-122(2), MCA, we need not discuss other issues.

¶2 On October 4, 2007, police took J.D.L. to an emergency room for causing a “severe disturbance” at his apartment building. Dr. Brown, a professional person, was called to evaluate J.D.L.’s mental status and to make recommendations. After…