State v. T. Z.

Appellant was civilly committed to the Mental Health Division of the Department of Human Services after a hearing. ORS 426.070; ORS 426.130. The trial court found that appellant suffered from a mental disorder, which made her 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). Appellant assigns error to that determination, asserting that there is not clear and convincing evidence in the record to support the court’s conclusion that she is unable to provide for her basic needs. The state disagrees and argues…