In re State ex rel. Mayberry

BOYD, Justice.

Appellant Zella Mayberry appeals from the order of the trial court committing her to the Vernon State Hospital for a period not to exceed ninety days for temporary in-patient mental health services. In one point of error she contends that insufficient evidence was produced at the hearing to support the court’s finding that her temporary hospitalization was necessary. We agree that the order of temporary hospitalization is not supported by that quantum of evidence required by due process. Therefore, we reverse the action of the trial court and order appellant’s discharge.

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