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Joni Mitchell may be released from hospital soon

FILE - This March 20, 2008 file photo shows Joni Mitchell, left, and Herbie Hancock perform as part of Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judge on Monday, May 4, 2015, appointed Mitchell's longtime friend Leslie Morris as the Grammy winner's temporary conservator, giving her emergency powers to make health care and lifestyle decisions. The ruling came after Morris' attorney told a judge that Mitchell may be released from a hospital in the next few days. (AP Photo/Mark Mainz, File) FILE - This March 20, 2008 file photo shows Joni Mitchell, left, and Herbie Hancock perform as part of Nissan Live Sets on Yahoo! Music in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judge on Monday, May 4, 2015, appointed Mitchell's longtime friend Leslie Morris as the Grammy winner's temporary conservator, giving her emergency powers to make health care and lifestyle decisions. The ruling came after Morris' attorney told a judge that Mitchell may be released from a hospital in the next few days. (AP Photo/Mark Mainz, File)

By Associated Press May 4, 2015 1 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – An attorney says ailing singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell may be released from the hospital in a few days.

Attorney Alan Watenmaker cited Mitchell’s possible release as the reason for why one of the singer’ longtime friends needed to be appointed as her conservator during a court hearing Monday.

A judge agreed and gave Leslie Morris emergency powers to make decisions about Mitchell’s health care and lifestyle.

Morris, Mitchell’s friend of more than 40 years, petitioned last week to become the Grammy winner’s conservator because there are no relatives who could serve.

Morris’ petition, accompanied by a doctor’s statement, stated that Mitchell was unconscious and unable to participate in her care. Mitchell’s official website has said she is expected to make a full recovery.

No further information about Mitchell’s health was discussed.