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In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of: T.M. v. Community Health Network, Inc.
24A-MH-1437
Mental health. Affirms the Marion Superior Court’s judgment ordering T.M.’s temporary involuntary civil commitment to the Community Health Network for her treatment of mental illness. Finds that the public interest exception applies to T.M.’s claims, that there was sufficient evidence supporting her commitment order and that the procedural irregularities did not constitute fundamental error. Attorneys for appellant: Talisha Griffin, Joel Schumm, Certified Legal Intern Jon Gobeyn. Attorneys for appellee: Jenny Buchheit, Sean Dewey, Rani Amani.
Josh Griffith v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-2022
Criminal. Reverses Josh Griffith’s conviction by jury trial in Marion Superior Court of Level 1 felony child molesting. Finds that the trial court committed a reversible error when it allowed the state to question Griffith about an unsubstantiated allegation of child abuse. Also finds retrial will not violate Griffith’s right against double jeopardy because the evidence presented at his trial was sufficient to support a conviction. Finally, finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it allowed the state to read a transcript of O.S.’s forensic interview into evidence. Remands for further proceedings. Attorney for appellant: Stacy Uliana. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ellen Meilaender.
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