In re A.K.

¶1 A.K. appeals from the order of the Third Judicial District Court, Powell County, committing her to the Montana State Hospital (MSH) for treatment of serious mental illness. We reverse and remand.

¶2 We restate the issue on appeal as whether the District Court erred in finding that A.K.’s mental disorder rendered her a danger to herself and others.

BACKGROUND

¶3 On April 22, 2005, the Powell County Attorney filed a petition for the involuntary commitment of A.K., a 25-year-old woman. The petition alleged A.K. had a mental disorder and required commitment. The petition was based on an attached…