In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: M.L. v. Eskenazi Health/Midtown Mental Health CMHC

I respectfully disagree with the majority’s conclusion that M.L. adequately preserved his claim that Eskenazi presented insufficient evidence to support a special condition of his commitment, specifically, that he refrain from using alcohol or unauthorized drugs should he attain outpatient status. Consequently, I respectfully dissent.

“ ‘A party generally waives appellate review of an issue or argument unless the party raised that issue or argument before the trial court.’” Benton Cty. Remonstrators v. Bd. of Zoning Appeals of Benton Cty., 905 N.E.2d 1090, 1096 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009) (quoting…