State v. Grellert

An allegedly mentally ill person (appellant), appeals from a civil commitment order in which the court found him to be mentally ill and committed him for 180 days. ORS 426.135. We reverse and remand.

On appeal, appellant first argues that the trial court erred in not adequately advising him pursuant to ORS 426.100(1) of his rights relating to the commitment proceeding. ORS 426.100(1) provides:

“(1) At the time the allegedly mentally ill person is brought before the court, the court shall advise the person of the following:

“(a) The reason for being brought before the court;

“(b) The nature of the…