In re V. C.

This is an appeal of an order of the special unit of the district court at Waterbury, directing the Commissioner of Mental Health to place a patient, V. C., in a Connecticut facility which provides treatment for brain-damaged persons. The district court found that the Vermont State Hospital was not providing adequate treatment and that the Connecticut facility could provide treatment adequate for V. C.’s needs.

*455The Commissioner of Mental Health appealed, claiming that the district court lacked the authority to order the Commissioner to place V. C. in the Connecticut facility. We agree with…