ORS 427.295 Appeal of commitment order; appointment of legal counsel; costs

If a person appeals a commitment order issued under ORS 427.290, the court, upon request of the person or upon its own motion and upon finding that the person is financially eligible for appointed counsel at state expense, shall appoint suitable legal counsel to represent the person. The compensation for legal counsel and costs and expenses necessary to the appeal shall be determined and paid by the executive director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission as provided in ORS 135.055 if the circuit court is the appellate court or as provided in ORS 138.500 if the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court is the appellate court. The compensation, costs and expenses so allowed shall be paid as provided in ORS 138.500.