State v. Doran, 22290 (2-1-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This matter is before the Court on Appellant Susan Doran's direct appeal from a trial court order for forced medication. On April 4, 2003, Doran was indicted for aggravated arson following the burning of her fiance's home. Doran pled not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI). That fall Doran was found NGRI and was committed to Twin Valley Behavioral Health Care.

{¶ 2} In April, 2004, Doran's commitment at Twin Valley was continued for two years, and she was given some privileges. Two months later, Doran's physician took her off of all medications. By the fall of 2004, Doran was…