STATE v. K.J.B.

(CC 15CC06361; SC S064607).

416 P.3d 291 (2018)

362 Or. 777

In the Matter of K.J.B., a Person Alleged to have a Mental Illness. STATE of Oregon, Respondent on Review, v. K.J.B., Petitioner on Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

April 19, 2018.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph R. DeBin , Portland, Multnomah Defenders, Inc., argued the cause and filed the briefs for petitioner on review.

Inge D. Wells , Assistant Attorney General, Salem, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondent on review. Also on the brief were Ellen F. Rosenblum , Attorney General, and Benjamin Gutman , Solicitor General.

Crystal Maloney , Portland, filed the brief for amicus curiae Oregon Justice Resource Center.

Before Balmer, Chief Justice, and Kistler, Walters, Nakamoto, and Flynn, Justices, and Landau, Senior Justice pro tempore, and DeVore, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Justice pro tempore.


Petitioner was civilly committed on the ground that he was dangerous to himself, dangerous to others, and unable to provide for his basic needs. At the time of his commitment, he was held in county jail. On appeal, he challenged his commitment on all three grounds. Concerning his ability to provide for his basic needs, petitioner argued...

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