Laing v. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Petitioner seeks judicial review of two orders of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB or board). The board contends that the orders do not present a justiciable controversy. We agree with the board and therefore dismiss judicial review.

In February 2002, petitioner was found guilty except for insanity of assault in the second degree. He was placed under the jurisdiction of the board for a period not to exceed 10 years and was committed to the Oregon State Hospital. In late 2005, petitioner left the hospital on a “library pass” and failed to return. He was indicted for escape in the…