Tricky reconsideration appealability analysis

Motions for reconsideration can make for some tricky questions about when the time to appeal starts. Today's publication of last month's decision by 1/2 may help untangle the mess. It holds that material or substantial modification of an order restarts the time to appeal -- whether or not the trial court grants or denies reconsideration.

Probably not the CATS
(Community Awareness Treatment Services) members involved in this case.