Godwin v. State

Shirley Godwin seeks review of a circuit court order involuntarily committing her to a state mental health facility, arguing that clear and convincing evidence was not presented that would justify the action. Appellee now moves to dismiss this appeal as moot, showing that appellant has been released from her commitment. In opposition to dismissal, appellant argues that “a myriad of consequences exist in our society as a result of a commitment to a mental health facility — even subsequent to release.” She gives as an example difficulties in explaining a gap in her employment history to…