People in Interest of Lees

STERNBERG, Judge.

In this proceeding concerned with the certification of respondent, Robert George Lees, for mental health treatment, respondent appeals an order for the extension of his long-term care and treatment entered pursuant to § 27-10-109, C.R.S. We affirm.

Respondent asserts that the trial court erred in two respects: 1) granting the petitioner’s motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and 2) refusing to submit the issue of treatment in the “least restrictive environment” to the jury.

Section 27-10-109(5), C.R.S., requires that when a jury trial is requested to review an…