People in Interest of King

Opinion by

Judge MARQUEZ.

Lawrence E. King appeals from the trial court’s order upholding the certification of him for long-term mental health care and treatment. We affirm.

The following facts are not in dispute. On November 8, 1988, King was taken into custody by officers of the Denver Police Department because he refused to leave an RTD stop where he had been building a lean-to shelter. Later, King was transferred to a hospital and placed on a 72-hour emergency mental health hold pursuant to § 27-10-105, C.R.S. (1989 Repl.Vol. 11B). King was subsequently certified for short-term treatment in…