Teasel v. Department of Mental Health

We granted leave to appeal in this case to determine the authority of a circuit court to review the decision of officials of the Department of Mental Health ordering an involuntarily committed patient to be discharged from hospitalization.

I

An understanding of the plaintiffs history is necessary for a full appreciation of the basis for our decision. Because this case is before us on review of the trial court’s denial of summary and accelerated judgment and the Court of Appeals reversal thereof, we are without a factual record developed in the trial court and must depend for that history and…