The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the trial court’s order for a temporary commitment which authorized forcibly medicating the patient. The Court held that the hospital presented clear and convincing evidence, primarily through detailed physician testimony, that both commitment and involuntary medication are appropriate. In re Commitment of L.F., No. 26A-MH-658, 2026 WL 969885 (Ind. Ct. App., Apr. 10, 2026).
Background
L.F. was admitted to the hospital after being found standing in traffic. While hospitalized, L.F. exhibited
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