In Interest of RN

MESCHKE, Justice.

[¶ 1] R.N. appeals a treatment order committing her to the North Dakota State Hospital for ninety days and authorizing forced medication for mental illness. We reverse.

[¶2] R.N. has an extensive history of mental health appeals. See In Interest of R.N. (R.N. I), 450 N.W.2d 758 (N.D.1990); In Interest of R.N. (R.N. II), 453 N.W.2d 819 (N.D.1990); In Interest of R.N. (R.N. III), 492 N.W.2d 582 (N.D.1992); In Interest of R.N. (R.N. IV), 513 N.W.2d 370 (N.D.1994). This one began with a petition for involuntary commitment on November 17, 1997. The petitioner, with West Central…