Oregon Health Authority

1 Argued and submitted March 28, reversed July 12, 2023 In the Matter of the Contempt Against Oregon Health Authority. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, Defendant-Appellant. Marion County Circuit Court 22CN03618; A179181

533 P3d 827

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) appeals from a judgment of summary contempt, imposing a $100,000 fine based on its failure to transfer a civilly com- mitted person to either a secured residential treatment facility or the Oregon State Hospital as ordered by the court. On appeal, OHA argues that the trial court did not have authority to hold it in summary contempt. Held:…