State v. E.D.

ORTEGA, R J.

Appellant challenges a judgment of involuntary civil commitment, arguing that the state did not meet its burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that, because of his mental illness, he is a danger to himself or others. ORS 426.130. We agree and, therefore, reverse.

We review whether the state presented sufficient evidence to support a civil commitment for legal error. State v. R. E., 248 Or App 481, 483, 273 P3d 341 (2012). We are bound by the trial court’s findings of fact that are supported by evidence in the record. State v. A. D. S., 258 Or App 44, 45, 308 P3d 365…