Today, Hunter is joined by Taylor Herbert, a Public Defender in Lan County Oregon to discuss civil commitment. As is often talked about on the show, the divide between the civil and criminal legal system is far smaller than many are willing to admit. Civil commitment is the process by which a person can be confined in a mental health facility against their will. Unlike a criminal process, which does not allow for you to be deprived of liberty unless you've been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, civil commitment allows for a deprivation of liberty after only reaching clear and convincing evidentiary standard. Why is this an issue? Why do we allow? What are the failings of civil commitment in Oregon? All that and more on this episode!

Guests:

Taylor Herbert, Staff Attorney, Mental Health Division, Public Defender Services of Lane County, Oregon

Resources:

ORS 426-427

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors426.html

Email Taylor

therbert@lanepds.org

Contact Hunter Parnell:

Publicdefenseless@gmail.com

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