In Re the Mental Health of D.V.

¶1 Following a jury trial in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District, Cascade County, D.V. was involuntarily committed to the Montana State Hospital (MSH) for 90 days. The District Court also ordered that MSH could administer medications to D.V. through injections without D.V.’s consent. D.V. appeals. We reverse and order the District Court to vacate the commitment order.

¶2 D.V. raises the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Whether counsel rendered ineffective assistance in violation of D.V.’s rights under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article II, Section…