Drewes v. Levine

OPINION

POPOVICH, Chief Judge.

Respondent previously appealed from the denial of his petition for discharge from commitment. Drewes v. Levine, 352 N.W.2d 456 (Minn.Ct.App.1984). We reversed for lack of factual findings, established the burden of proof to obtain discharge, and remanded. The parties then agreed a new petition for discharge would be heard de novo. The appeal panel ordered respondent discharged because he was not mentally ill and his dangerousness did not result from mental illness. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Drewes, a 49 year old man, was committed to the St. Peter Security…