Hello r/legaladvice!

I greatly appreciate anyone who has taken time to look at this thread.

A little more than three years ago, I was hospitalized on a 72-hour psychiatric hold, which was extended by my being adjudicated as mentally defective at that time as I did not agree to stay. I was an adult at this time, so there is no minor record aspect to the question. (My IANAL advice, by the way, is don’t make the hospital involuntarily treat you.) In the end, I am grateful for the help and care I received, a continued stay having definitely been in my best interest, and have moved on to a much better point in my life.

I have previously been denied the sale of a firearm, which is how I discovered my adjudicated status, as I was previously unfamiliar with the process. I don’t know if that will have any bearing on future proceedings, but I thought I would add it.

At this point, I am trying to get a HAZMAT endorsement on my CDL to further my career. It’s my understanding that this is currently impossible due to my adjudicated status. I was, however, provided with a Notice of Termination of Involuntary Treatment upon my discharge, filed with the original authority which issued the judgement. I admit that I actually only discovered this document recently when going through some files of mine, or else I would have wondered sooner.

I was hoping someone would be able to tell me if the Notice of Termination also legally removes my adjudication, or if I need to separately appeal for relief from disability.

Further, I also wanted to know if anyone with knowledge of or experience with the TSA background check system would be able to tell me whether this adjudication wholly disqualifies me or if I am eligible for an appeal in the case of denial, in the case that this adjudication is still active.

I apologize for my novice questions—I have found this subject difficult to research. Your time and advice are much appreciated! Thank you very much!