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(A) the circumstances of the involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence; (B) the time that has elapsed since the involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence; (C) the person's reputation and mental health and criminal history records; (D) any conduct by the person that would constitute a crime against a person under AS 11.41 or a violation of AS 11.61.190 — 11.61.250; and (E) any changes in the person's condition or circumstances relevant to the relief sought; and (2) shall grant relief from the disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence if the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that (A) the person is unlikely to act in a manner dangerous to self or to public safety; and (B) granting the relief is not contrary to the public interest. (c) The court shall order a hearing conducted under (b) of this section to be held open or closed to the public at the option of the person. (d) A decision to grant or deny relief under this section may be appealed as provided in AS 22.05.010. In reviewing the decision of the superior court, the standard of review may be de novo. Sec. 47.30.855. Posting of rights. The rights set out in AS 47.30.817 — 47.30.855 shall be prominently posted in all treatment facilities in places accessible to all patients. A patient who does not understand English shall have the patient rights explained in a language the patient understands. Sec. 47.30.860. Documents and notices in other languages. When practicable, all documents and notices required by AS 47.30.660 — 47.30.915 to be served on a respondent, or on the respondent's parents, guardian or adult designee, shall be explained in a language the person understands if the respondent is not competent in English. Sec. 47.30.865. Discrimination prohibited. (a) The fact that a person is or has been evaluated or treated for mental illness may not be a basis for discrimination in (1) seeking employment; (2) resuming or continuing professional practice or previous occupation; (3) obtaining or retaining housing; (4) obtaining or retaining licenses or permits, including but not limited to a motor vehicle license, motor vehicle operator's and chauffeur's license, and a professional or occupational license.