State Ex Rel. Vandenberg v. Vandenberg

This case presents a challenge to commitment proceedings for mental deficiency under former ORS ch 427. Defendant challenges the constitutionality of the commitment procedure, and argues that principles of double jeopardy and res judicata are applicable to this case. He further contends that the standard of proof required in the commitment hearing was proof "beyond a reasonable doubt” and that this standard was not met.

The trial court overruled defendant’s demurrer alleging the vagueness of the underlying statute and denied a motion to dismiss based on a previous commitment proceeding. We…