Bizardi v. Navajo Nation

Opinion delivered by

BATES ARTHUR, Associate Justice.

This case concerns mental health commitments. Based on our review of the pleadings and the presentations at the oral argument, we dismiss this case as moot. Our reasons are set out below.

I

The following relevant facts are undisputed. The Navajo Nation filed a petition for involuntary commitment of Mr. Bizardi with the Kayenta District Court. The Kayenta court issued an ex parte order the same day committing Mr. Bizardi to the Flagstaff Medical Center pending a hearing. The court appointed counsel for Mr. Bizardi. Based on evidence presented…