State v. King

Appellant appeals from an involuntary mental commitment order. ORS 426.130. He argues that the trial court erred in finding that there is clear and convincing evidence that he is a danger to others due to his mental illness and that he would not willingly and voluntarily participate in treatment. ORS 426.005(1)(d); ORS 426.130(1)(b). We review de novo, State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59, 61, 545 P2d 97 (1976), and affirm.

Appellant was 41 years old at the time of the hearing. He has a bipolar and schizophrenic condition. His delusions and misperceptions of reality cause him to act on false beliefs.…