State v. M. T.

The trial court committed appellant to the custody of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on the ground that, as a result of a mental disorder, appellant was dangerous to himself and others. Appellant assigns error to the trial court’s failure to provide him with information as required by ORS 426.100(1). For the reasons explained below, we conclude that the trial court committed plain error and reverse.1

The relevant facts are procedural and undisputed. Appellant came before the trial court for a civil commitment hearing. Appellant appeared via closed circuit television from the county jail. He…