Johnstone v. State

OPINION

ANDELL, Justice.

We are asked to decide whether there is clear and convincing evidence in the record to support the appellant’s court-ordered commitment to Rusk State Hospital for no more than 90 days. We reverse, finding the evidence insufficient to support the court’s finding that the appellant will, if not treated, continue to suffer severe and abnormal mental, emotional, or physical distress, and his condition will deteriorate.

Fact Summary

The appellant’s mother applied for temporary mental health services for her son. The appellant was arrested on a mental health warrant and held…