In Interest of KJL

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

K.J.L. appealed from an order requiring that he undergo treatment for mental illness on an outpatient basis for a period of 90 days. We affirm.

K.J.L. was a resident at Dakota Alpha, a transitional rehabilitation program for adults who have suffered severe spinal or head injuries. KJ.L.’s ease manager filed a petition for involuntary commitment, alleging that K.J.L. was mentally ill and required treatment. The petition stated that K.J.L. “experiences periodic episodes of explosive aggressive/assaultive behavior.” In particular, K.J.L. assaulted a nurse and another…