450 April 2, 2025 No. 285
This is a nonprecedential memorandum opinion pursuant to ORAP 10.30 and may not be cited except as provided in ORAP 10.30(1).
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF OREGON
In the Matter of S. L. H.-F., a Person Alleged to have Mental Illness. STATE OF OREGON, Respondent, v. S. L. H.-F., Appellant. Marion County Circuit Court 24CC04989; A185439
Cheryl A. Pellegrini, Senior Judge. Submitted February 14, 2025. Liza Langford filed the brief for appellant. Jona J. Maukonen, Assistant Attorney General, waived appearance for respondent. Before Lagesen, Chief Judge, and Egan, Judge. LAGESEN, C. J. Affirmed.
Nonprecedential Memo Op: 339 Or App 450 (2025) 451
LAGESEN, C. J. Appellant challenges a judgment committing him to the Oregon Health Authority for up to 180 days. His appointed counsel filed a brief pursuant to ORAP 5.90(4) and State v. Balfour, 311 Or 434, 814 P2d 1069 (1991). The brief does not contain a Section B. See ORAP 5.90(1)(b). We affirm.1 A civil commitment hearing occurred in August 2024. Based on the evidence and testimony at the hearing, the trial court found that appellant suffered from a men- tal disorder and was unable to provide for his basic needs. See ORS 426.005(1)(f)(B); ORS 426.130(1)(a)(C). Having reviewed the record, including the trial court file and the transcript of the civil commitment hearing, and having reviewed the Balfour brief, we have identified no arguably meritorious issues. Affirmed.
1 As authorized by ORS 2.570(2)(b), this matter is determined by a two-judge panel. See, e.g., State v. Yother, 310 Or App 563, 484 P3d 1098 (2021) (deciding matter submitted through Balfour process by two-judge panel); Ballinger v. Nooth, 254 Or App 402, 295 P3d 115 (2012), rev den, 353 Or 747 (2013) (same).