People in the Interest of Koons
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Summary

The court affirms 90-day involuntary commitment, finding clear evidence of severe substance use disorder and drug-related incapacity, including unsafe behavior, poor hygiene, and impaired judgment posing danger to himself and others.

2025 | State Juristiction

People in the Interest of Koons

Keywords involuntary commitment; severe substance use disorder; drug-related incapacity; unsafe behavior; poor hygiene; impaired judgment; danger to self and others; court affirmation
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The court upheld the ninety-day involuntary commitment. This decision was based on clear evidence of a severe substance use disorder and the individual's incapacity due to drug use. This incapacity included unsafe actions, poor personal hygiene, and reduced judgment, all of which presented a danger to the individual and to others.

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The court upheld the decision for an individual to be involuntarily committed for 90 days. This ruling was made because there was clear evidence of a severe substance use disorder and an inability to function properly due to drug use. This incapacity was demonstrated through unsafe behaviors, poor personal hygiene, and impaired judgment, which posed a danger to the individual and to others.

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The court confirmed that a person must be admitted to a treatment facility for 90 days, even if they do not want to go. This decision was based on strong evidence of a severe drug addiction. The addiction made it impossible for the person to function properly. This included acting in unsafe ways, neglecting personal cleanliness, and making poor decisions. These behaviors presented a danger to the person themselves and to other people.

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A judge decided that a person must stay in a special place for 90 days. This was not the person's choice. The judge found strong proof that the person had a very serious drug problem. This drug problem made it hard for the person to do things safely. For example, the person acted in ways that were not safe and did not keep clean. The person also could not think clearly. Because of these problems, the person could hurt themselves or other people.

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No. 25CA1881 (Colo. App. Dec. 4, 2025)

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