In the Matter of M.W.

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court reviewed a jury verdict ordering M.W. involuntarily committed to the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center for up to three months. M.W. argued that the evidence did not establish that his dementia rendered him substantially unable to provide for his basic needs. The court held that substantial credible evidence supported the verdict and affirmed the commitment order.

Holdings

1. The jury's verdict was supported by substantial credible evidence showing that, because of his mental disorder, M.W. was substantially unable to provide for his own basic needs; therefore, the commitment order was affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether substantial credible evidence supported the jury's finding that M.W., because of a mental disorder, was substantially unable to provide for his own basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, health, or safety.

Disposition

affirmed