Matter of Desmond

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

Appellant was committed to Faribault State Hospital as a mentally retarded person in April, 1985. A review hearing was held on October 31, 1985. Counsel for appellant sought a specific period for continued commitment, arguing indeterminate commitment is unconstitutional. In the alternative, appellant sought appointment of a guardian ad litem. The motions were denied on November 19 and commitment for an indeterminate period was ordered on November 20. Appellant seeks review of both orders, and the attorney general intervened to defend the constitutionality of Minn.Stat.…