State v. M. P.

411 Submitted April 16, 2019, affirmed June 16, 2021 In the Matter of M. P., a Person Alleged to have Mental Illness. STATE OF OREGON, Respondent, v. M. P., Appellant. Wasco County Circuit Court 18CC03574; A168440

493 P3d 1051

In this appeal from a mental health commitment order, appellant challenges the trial court’s decision to allow two state witnesses to testify by telephone. Appellant argues that the court committed legal error under ORS 45.400 by allowing a psychiatrist to testify by telephone about appellant’s diagnosis and symptoms, and by allowing a witness to testify about appellant’s…