Haider v. J.D.

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] J.D. appealed from an order continuing treatment and an order to treat involuntarily with medication. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new hearing on whether a less restrictive alternative treatment is appropriate, and whether forced medication is the least restrictive form of intervention.

[¶ 2] J.D. is a twenty-four year old man who, since 1999, has lived with his uncle on a farm near Valley City, North Dakota. J.D.’s uncle grew concerned about J.D’s mental health and physical well being. This concern prompted J.D.’s uncle to call the…