J. A. v. State

J. A. v. State

IN THE

TENTH COURT OF APPEALS

No. 10-95-021-CV

J. A.,

Appellant

v.

THE STATE OF TEXAS,

Appellee

From the County Court

Ellis County, Texas

Trial Court # 94-3074-MH

O P I N I O N

Appellant J.A. appeals from an order of the trial court committing her to the Terrell State Hospital for inpatient care for a period not to exceed ninety days.

On December 9, 1994, Appellant's mother Irma Olivo applied for emergency detention of Appellant, alleging depression, threats of self-harm, rambling, non-sensical speech, and a history of mental illness. After a hearing, the judge ordered protective custody,…