Matter of Detention of Js

This appeal represents three consolidated civil commitment cases involving the involuntary treatment of developmentally disabled adults. The State seeks reversal of the trial court’s orders, which required the Respondents to be placed in less restrictive treatment despite the State’s contention that such placements were not available. At issue is the extent to which treatment decisions lie within the discretion of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and, similarly, the extent to which the court has authority to order less restrictive treatment for those detained under the…