In re: Derrick Woodard

DAVIS, Judge.

*64 Derrick Woodard ("Respondent") appeals from the trial court's order involuntarily committing him to UNC Wakebrook Inpatient Treatment Facility ("UNC Wakebrook") for a period of inpatient treatment. On appeal, Respondent argues that the lack of a verbatim transcript from his commitment hearing has deprived him of the opportunity for meaningful appellate review of the commitment order and entitles him to a new hearing. After careful review, we affirm the trial court's order.

Factual Background

On 2 February 2015, Dr. Edith Gettes filed an affidavit and petition for involuntary…