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Facts

  • The case involves the Defendant, Chris Romero, who was committed to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute by the district court's order.

Procedural History

  • Appeal from the District Court of Santa Fe County, T. Glenn Ellington District Judge, December 12, 2018: The district court ordered the commitment of Chris Romero to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.

Parties' Submissions

  • Appellant: The document does not provide specific arguments made by Chris Romero's counsel regarding the appeal against his commitment to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.
  • Appellee: The State, through its response to the court's notice of proposed disposition, indicated it would not file a memorandum in opposition to the appeal.

Legal Issues

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Disposition

  • The Court of Appeals of New Mexico reversed the district court's order committing Chris Romero to the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute and remanded for further proceedings.

Reasons

  • LINDA M. VANZI, Chief Judge, with HENRY M. BOHNHOFF, Judge, and DANIEL J. GALLEGOS, Judge, concurring: The decision to reverse and remand was based on the reasons stated in the Court's notice of proposed disposition. The State's decision not to file a memorandum in opposition to the appeal was also noted.
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