Myers v. Super. Ct.
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In 2001, Petitioner entered a guilty plea to annoying or molesting a child under 18 years of age. Subsequently, Petitioner was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and pedophilic disorder and involuntarily committed under the Mentally Disordered Offender Act ("MDO Act"). Upon the conclusion of Petitioner's parole, the attorney general sought to extend Petitioner's commitment by one year under the MDO Act. However, because the extension trial did not commence before her scheduled release, Petitioner was released from custody. Later, the court found continued treatment was necessary, and re-committed Petitioner. By this point, Petitioner had been out of custody and not on outpatient status for over 10 months.
The question presented to the court was when Petitioner's one-year extension began. The attorney general claimed the period began upon the court's finding additional treatment was needed. Petitioner claimed the period began upon her initial release.
The Fifth Appellate District determined Petitioner's one-year extension under the MDO Act began upon the termination of her previous confinement.
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