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1998 SESSION

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HB 128 Civil commitment of sexually violent predators.

Introduced by: H. Morgan Griffith | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators. Authorizes the civil commitment of persons whose mental abnormalities render them so likely to commit sexually violent offenses that they constitute a threat to the health and safety of others. Such persons will be committed to facilities operated by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services for treatment and confinement consistent with their needs.

FULL TEXT

• 01/15/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 987331254  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/15/98  House: Presented & ordered printed 987331254
• 01/15/98  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/26/98  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
• 02/14/98  House: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (24-Y 0-N)