In the Matter of the Necessity for the Hospitalization of Danielle B.

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court’s order committing Danielle B. involuntarily for up to 30 days, finding that the State proved by clear and convincing evidence that no less restrictive alternative existed. The Court reviewed the legal question de novo and gave great deference to factual findings, concluding the commitment was necessary to protect Danielle and the public.