Legal Opinion

Dietrich v. Brooks

Court of Appeals of Oregon

Decided December 20, 1976No. 93794, CA 6692; 93795, CA 6693PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtTanzer, J.

This is a consolidated appeal from an order denying a writ of habeas corpus and from a judgment declaring ORS 426.290 to be constitutional.

On August 28, 1975, the appellant was involuntarily committed to the Mental Health Division pursuant to ORS 426.130. That proceeding is not challenged. Appellant was then confined in the Oregon State Hospital until November 2, 1975, when he was released on trial visit pursuant to ORS 426.280.

On December 26, 1975, appellant was returned from trial visit after two persons signed an affidavit requesting the Superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital to…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Morrissey v. BrewerSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Humphrey v. CadySupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  3. O'Neill v. O'NeillOregon Supreme Court · 1976
  4. In Re ByeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1974
  5. Meisel v. KremensDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1975

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. United States v. EllerbeeDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1984
  2. Application of TrueIdaho Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Matter of MillsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1983
  4. G.T. v. StoneSupreme Court of Vermont · 1993
  5. In Re AndersonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1977

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