Cook v. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) that continues her commitment. We reverse and remand.

On October 19,1990, the Multnomah County Circuit Court found petitioner guilty, except for insanity, of arson. ORS 161.295(1). As a result, she was placed under the jurisdiction of PSRB and committed to the Oregon State Hospital (OSH). On September 27, 1991, PSRB held a hearing pursuant to ORS 161.341(4) 1 to determine if petitioner should be discharged or conditionally released. PSRB found that petitioner continues to be affected by a mental disease or…