P. v. Swenson
The trial court committed Dana Ruth Swenson to Patton State Hospital (Patton) after finding her mentally incompetent to stand trial on several charges. She seeks review of an order authorizing involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication during her commitment, contending there is insufficient evidence to support certain findings that are necessary prerequisites to the order. As explained below, Court conclude there is sufficient evidence to support the findings as to one of three statutory conditions, and on that basis affirm the order.
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