State v. Sea

Appellant seeks reversal of an order finding her to be a mentally ill person and committing her to the Mental Health Division. ORS 426.130(1)(b)(C). The trial court determined that appellant, because of a mental disorder, is unable to provide for her basic personal needs and is a danger to herself. ORS 426.005(1)(d)(A) and (B). On de novo review, we reverse. State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59, 61, 545 P2d 97 (1976).

Appellant, a retired librarian, is 59 years old and lives alone in a condominium. She receives Social Security benefits and payments from the Public Employes’ Retirement System, which are…