Harris v. State

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

January 28, 1981, Alice Harris was committed to Wichita Falls State Hospital for observation and/or treatment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Application for her commitment was made by her husband and her mother, who testified in addition to a court-appointed psychiatrist and Mrs. Harris herself.

Mrs. Harris has appealed the writ of commitment, primarily on grounds of insufficiency of evidence and lack of competency of evidence. She charges the State failed to show by clear and convincing evidence the necessity of her commitment. Mrs. Harris also…