State v. Herdan

Appellant, an alleged mentally ill person, seeks review of an involuntary commitment order. ORS 426.307(6). The trial court found that he is a person who, because of a mental disorder, is unable to provide for his basic needs and is not receiving such care as necessary for health and safety, and that he is a danger to himself. ORS 426.005(2). On de novo review, we affirm.

Appellant acknowledges that he suffers from a mental disorder (bipolar disorder). He argues, however, that the state failed to establish that he is mentally ill under ORS 426.005(2) because it did not prove by clear and…