State v. D. R. K.

The trial court committed appellant to the custody of the Department of Human Services after finding that, because of a mental disorder, appellant was a danger to herself and others and was unable to provide for her basic needs. On de novo review, State v. North, 189 Or App 518, 520, 76 P3d 685 (2003), we conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support any of those grounds for commitment, and we therefore reverse.

Appellant suffers from bipolar disorder and was experiencing a manic episode when she was placed on the hospital hold that led to her commitment hearing. When she was…