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Civil Practice – Involuntary Commitment – Split Commitment – Inpatient & Outpatient

Civil Practice – Involuntary Commitment – Split Commitment – Inpatient & Outpatient

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In re Richardson (Lawyers Weekly No. 12-16-0349, 11 pp.) (Robert C. Hunter, J.) Appealed from Granville County District Court. (Daniel F. Finch, J.) N.C. App. Unpub. Full-text opinion.

Holding: The district court ordered a split commitment, requiring respondent to receive both inpatient and outpatient care. As such, it was appropriate for the court to conclude that respondent was dangerous to himself and others, as well as capable of surviving safely in the community with available supervision.

We affirm the .


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