In Re Mh2010-002348

OPINION

BARKER, Judge.

¶ 1 This matter requires us to consider the relationship between the statutes governing those found Guilty Except Insane (“GEI”) pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) sections 13-502 and -3994 (2010), and those that apply to administering involuntary treatment to persons in civil commitment proceedings. A.R.S. §§ 36-501 to - 546.01 (2009). For the reasons that follow, we affirm the trial court’s ruling ordering Appellant, a patient committed to the Arizona State Hospital (“Hospital”) pursuant to a GEI adjudication, to receive court-ordered treatment.

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