C. B. F. C. J. J. and L. K

The Department of Mental Health (Department) appeals an order of the district court directing the Commissioner of Mental Health (Commissioner) to ""locate an appropriate placement for each of the petitioners within 90 days."" We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. This case comes to us on a stipulated set of facts. The petitioners 1 are all mentally retarded individuals currently residing at the Vermont State Hospital (VSH), a facility designed to provide care for the mentally ill. The staff at VSH has no expertise or training in the field of mental retardation, and the parties agree that VSH cannot provide petitioners with appropriate treatment and habilitation.