State v. Cunningham

The trial court committed appellant to the custody of the Mental Health Division on the ground that, because of a mental disorder, she was unable to provide for her basic personal needs and was not receiving the care necessary for her health or safety. ORS 426.005(l)(d)(B); ORS 426.130. On appeal, appellant argues that the state failed to carry its burden for committing her against her will. On de novo review, State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59, 61, 545 P2d 97 (1976), we affirm.

The relevant facts are undisputed. Appellant was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and placed on a hospital hold due to her…