Supreme Court of New Hampshire

In re Guardianship of D.E.

November 16, 2023

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s guardianship order, vacated the non‑emergency involuntary admission order, and remanded for determination of whether the respondent resided in New Hampshire at the time the petition was filed. The Court held that jurisdiction requires either lawful detention or residence, and that the respondent was not lawfully detained, while finding the guardianship supported by competent evidence.