Appellate courts will affirm a civil commitment if, considering only the probative evidence and the reasonable inferences supporting it, without weighing the evidence or assessing witness credibility, a reasonable trier of fact could find the necessary elements proven by clear and convincing evidence.
Per Curiam
In re Commitment of M.C., No. 25S-MH-187, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., July 18, 2025)
The appeal of a temporary commitment order is not moot, even if the commitment has expired, unless the appellee shows that there are no collateral consequences from the commitment.
In re Civil Commitment of J.W., No. 25S-MH-153, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., June 24, 2025).
Outpatient treatment is a viable option for involuntary commitments when such programs are likely to be a safe and beneficial alternative to inpatient treatment.
State ex rel. Mayhill v. Marion Superior Court 5, No. 25S-OR-90, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., June 13, 2025).
After the Chief Administrative Officer denied withdrawing a case under TR 53.1, the parties could file an original action asking for a writ to withdraw the case from the trial court judge.
Hoagland Family Ltd. Partnership v. Town of Clear Lake, No. 25S-PL-66, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 18, 2025).
Trial court’s dismissal under TR 12(B)(8) should have been a dismissal without prejudice. A dismissal with prejudice is conclusive of the rights of the parties and is res judicata as to any questions that might have been litigated.