State v. B. C.

Appellant appeals a judgment committing her to the Mental Health Division of the Department of Human Services under ORS 426.130. That statute allows commitment if a person is “[m]entally ill based upon clear and convincing evidence.” ORS 426.130(l)(b). A “ ‘[m]entally ill person’ ” is a “person, who, because of a mental disorder” is “dangerous to self or others,” is “unable to provide for basic personal needs and is not receiving such care as is necessary for health or safety,” or is chronically mentally ill under particular circumstances. ORS 426.005(l)(e). After a hearing, the trial court…