State v. Michael U.

NATURE OF CASE

Michael U. was determined by the Mental Health Board of the Fifth Judicial District (the Board) to be a mentally ill and dangerous person under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-901 et seq. (Cum. Supp. 2004 & Supp. 2005) of the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act. The Board ordered Michael committed for involuntary inpatient treatment. The district court, sitting as an appellate court under § 71-930, affirmed the Board’s decision. Michael appealed, and the Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed. We granted Michael’s petition for further review.

BACKGROUND

Michael was convicted of first degree…