STATE v. WOODS

92-01-95068; CA A73281.

850 P.2d 1172 (1993)

119 Or. App. 502

In the Matter of Homer Woods, Alleged to be a Mentally Ill Person. STATE of Oregon, Respondent, v. HOMER WOODS, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided April 21, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

E. Ted Meece, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief was Deich and Meece, Portland.

John R. Payne, Certified Law Student, Salem, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Charles S. Crookham, Atty. Gen., Virginia L. Linder, Sol. Gen., and Michael D. Reynolds, Asst. Atty. Gen., Salem.

Before RICHARDSON, C.J., and DEITS and DURHAM, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

Defendant appeals from a civil commitment order. The trial court found that defendant is a person who, because of a mental disorder, is unable to provide for his basic personal needs and is not receiving the care necessary for his safety and health. ORS 426.005(2)(b). On de novo review, State v. O'Neill, 274 Or. 59, 61, 545 P.2d 97 (1976), we affirm.

Defendant concedes that he has schizophrenia, a...

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