State v. Doe

Appellant appeals his involuntary mental commitment. We review de novo, State v. O’Neill, 274 Or 59, 61, 545 P2d 97 (1976), and affirm.

In May, 1991, a police officer responded to a call about a disturbance in downtown Portland. He found appellant partially dressed and very agitated. His hands were bloody from hitting trees, and he was not oriented as to time and place. He had a black eye and at least one major scar from a knife fight.

Appellant was taken to the hospital. The police officer swore out a Notification of Mental Illness. At the commitment hearing, the court determined that…