State v. K.S.

The trial court committed appellant to the custody of the Mental Health Division after finding that, because of a mental disorder, he is a danger to himself and others. ORS 426.005(l)(d)(A); ORS 426.130. On de novo review, State v. North, 189 Or App 518, 520, 76 P3d 685 (2003), we conclude that there is sufficient evidence to support the conclusion that appellant is a danger to others. Because we affirm the trial court on that basis, we do not reach the question of whether appellant is a danger to himself.

We take the following facts from the record. Although we do not reach the question…