State v. L. D.

Appellant seeks reversal of an order committing him to the custody of the Mental Health Division based on a finding that, because of a mental disorder, appellant was dangerous to himself and to others. ORS 426.005(1)(e)(A); ORS 426.130(l)(b)(C). Appellant contends that the state failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that he presented a danger to himself or to others. We agree and, accordingly, reverse.

Although appellant has asked us to exercise our discretion under ORS 19.415(3)(b) to review this case de novo, he did not provide any justification for doing so, and, based on the…