When it comes to navigating the complexities of civil commitments in Minnesota, having an experienced and compassionate attorney by your side is essential. Attorney Sasha Henning, the founder of Henning Law PLLC, brings over a decade of expertise to her boutique law office in southern Minnesota.
When it comes to navigating the complexities of civil commitments in Minnesota, having an experienced and compassionate attorney by your side is essential. Sasha Henning, the founder of Henning Law PLLC, brings over a decade of expertise to her boutique law office in southern Minnesota. Serving clients across southern Minnesota counties and metro counties, Attorney Henning specializes in civil commitments, child protection matters, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and contempt actions. This article explores civil commitments and how Sasha Henning’s extensive background equips her to provide exceptional legal representation.
What Are Civil Commitments?
Civil commitments in Minnesota refer to a legal process where an individual is involuntarily placed in a treatment facility or program due to mental illness, chemical dependency, or other conditions that pose a risk to themselves or others. These cases often involve sensitive and urgent matters, such as commitments for Mentally Ill and Dangerous Persons (MID), Sexual Psychopathic Personality (SPP), or Sexually Dangerous Persons (SDP). The process requires careful adherence to Minnesota law, balancing individual rights with public safety and well-being.
Civil commitment cases can include:
Given the high stakes of these proceedings, working with a knowledgeable attorney like Sasha Henning is critical for achieving fair outcomes.
Why Choose Sasha Henning for Civil Commitment Cases?
Sasha Henning’s legal career is marked by a deep commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring justice in complex legal matters. As the owner of Henning Law PLLC since July 2024, she has built a practice focused on personalized representation. However, her experience in civil commitments spans over a decade, rooted in her 11-year tenure as an Assistant Steele County Attorney from March 2012 to April 2023.
During her time at the Steele County Attorney’s Office, Attorney Henning handled an extensive Adult Protection Caseload, representing the local human services agency in civil commitments, guardianships, conservatorships, and related appeals. Her work included specialized commitments involving Mentally Ill and Dangerous Persons and proceedings before the Special Review Board and Commitment Appeal Panel for SPP and SDP cases. This hands-on experience gives her a nuanced understanding of the legal and emotional intricacies involved in civil commitment proceedings.
Before Steele County, Sasha Henning worked with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office for over four years, starting as a Law Clerk and progressing to a Certified Student Attorney and Special Assistant County Attorney. Her early career focused on juvenile delinquency and truancy intervention, laying a strong foundation for her later work in child protection and adult protection cases.