Matter of Lucas

Appellant seeks reversal of an order of commitment entered by the circuit court after a hearing finding him mentally ill beyond a reasonable doubt under ORS ch 426. The court ordered appellant committed to the Mental Health Division for a period not to exceed 180 days. There are three assignments of error. Appellant’s first assignment contends the evidence did not establish that he was mentally ill beyond a reasonable doubt because there was insufficient evidence he was dangerous to himself or others at the time of the hearing. We agree. Since this is dispositive of the appeal it is…