Osborn v. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) that continues his commitment at a state hospital. We affirm.

After a hearing at which the state had the burden of proof, see ORS 161.341(5), (7)(b), PSRB concluded that petitioner’s commitment should continue, because it found, inter alia, that he continues to be affected by a mental disease or defect. ORS 161.346(l)(c). Petitioner challenges that finding on the ground that it is not supported by substantial evidence.

PSRB claims that its finding is supported by “the underlying facts shown by the evidence…