PARKER v. TALKINGTON


521 P.2d 25 (1974)

Application of George PARKER for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. George Parker, Appellant, v. Larry W. TALKINGTON, Superintendent of Fairview Hospital and Training Center, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided April 15, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Howard R. Lonergan, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was James C. Niedermeyer, Portland.

Al J. Laue, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Lee Johnson, Atty. Gen., and W. Michael Gillette, Sol. Gen., Salem.

Before SCHWAB, C.J., and LANGTRY and FORT, JJ.


SCHWAB, Chief Judge.

This habeas corpus proceeding was brought by plaintiff to test the legality of the confinement of his son, Daniel Parker, at Fairview Hospital and Training Center. Defendant, the superintendent of that institution, filed a return to the writ that stated:

"* * * "I have the person of Daniel Parker, age 15, in my custody pursuant to: "(a) A certified copy of an Order of Commitment in the Circuit Court of the State of...

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