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In re R.L.H.

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided July 26, 2005No. 71A04-0410-JV-536Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Department of Mental Health and Addiction ("DMHA") appeals the probate court's orders committing R.L.H., A.D., and C.L.B. to a state mental institution. We reverse.

Issue

DMHA presents two issues for our review, but we find the dispositive issue to be whether the probate court exceeded its statutory authority by issuing commitment orders for R.L.H., A.D., and C.L.B.

Facts and Procedural History

1. Facts Regarding A.D.

On January 15, 2002, the State filed a delinquency petition in the St. Joseph Probate *252Court1…

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2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In re K.G.Indiana Supreme Court · 2004
  2. Daugherty v. AllenIndiana Court of Appeals · 2000
  3. Y.A. Ex Rel. Fleener v. BayhIndiana Court of Appeals · 1995
  4. In Re the Commitment of A.N.B.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1993
  5. Logansport State Hospital v. W.S.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1995

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