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RESOLUTION NO. 5845
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING ON
THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND SECTION
6250 OF THE WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE
TO PROVIDE A NEW CIVIL COMMITMENT AND
COMMITMENT PROCEDURE RELATIVE TO
SEXUALLY VIOLENT FELONS
WHEREAS, there exists an extremely dangerous group of sexually violent
predators in the State prison population; and
WHEREAS, these sexual predators have personality disorders which can be
identified while they are incarcerated; and
WHEREAS, these persons are not safe to be at large; and
WHEREAS, these persons represent a serious danger to the health and safety
of others if released; and
WHEREAS, current State law does not provide sufficient safeguards to
protect society from sexual predators; and
WHEREAS, current State law mandates the release of sexual predators into
communities even though they pose an identifiable and serious danger to society.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. It is in the best interests of society to identify those individuals
who pose an unreasonable risk due to their personality disorders prior to the
expiration of their tenns of imprisonment, and once identified, to be confined and
treated until such time that it can be detennined that they no longer pose a threat to
society .
SECTION 2. Support of an amendment to the Welfare and Institutions Code
by creating an Article relative to Civil Commitment and Civil Commitment
Procedure of Sexually Violent Predators, submitted as Exhibit "A" attached and
made a part thereof.
SECTION 3. All local agencies are urged to take appropriate action to notify
their State legislative representatives and the Governor that they are in support of
this California Welfare and Institutions Code amendment.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit a copy of
this Resolution to the Governor of California, our local State representatives, the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, the League of California Cities, and cities in the
San Gabriel Valley.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of April ,1995,
ATTEST:
APPROVED-AS TO FORM:
f1J11/ !IJ~
City Attorney, City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5845 was passed and
adopted by the city Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the
Mayor and attested to by the city Clerk at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the 4th day of April, 1995 and that said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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of Arcadia
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:xnibit "A"
Sexually Violent Predator Civil Commitment Bill.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Legislature finds and declares that a small Out
e<tremely dangerous group of sexually violent predators that genera Ily have
personality disorders can be identified while they are incarcerated. These
persons are not safe to be at large and. if released. represent a danger to
the health and safety of others. in that they are likely to engage in acts of
'iexua.l ,41 a 1 enc!.
The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the
interest of society to identify these individuals prior to the expiration of
their terms of imprisor'!ment. tt is the intent of the Legislature tnat once
identified. these individuals. if found to be likely to commit acts of
sexually violent criminal beha"dor by clear and convincing evidence. be
confined and treated until SUCh time that It can be determined they no longer
present a threat to society.
The Legislature further finds and declares that the
treatment needs of this population are very long term, and the treatment
modalities that are appropriate for this population are substantially
different from those persons currently receiving mental health treatment unaer
the Lanterman'Petris-Short Act (Part I, commencing with Section 5000 of
Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and, accordingly. a new civil
commitment needs to be establiShed to address the treatment needs of this
population.
SECTION Z. Section 6ZS0 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended
to read:
56ZS0 As used in this part, "persons subject to judic,,1
coml tment" means persons who may be judt c; a \1 y committed under
this part as mentally disordered sex offenders pursuant to Art'cle
1 (commencing with Section 6300). sexually violent predators
pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 6600), or mentally
retarded persons pursuant to Article Z (commencing with Section
6500 of Chapter Z of this part.
Nothing In this part shall be held to change or
interfere with the provisions of the Penal Code and other laws
relating to mentally disordered persons charged with crimes or to
the criminally insane.
This part shall be liberally construed so tnat. as far
as possible and consistent with the rights of persons suPject to
commitment. those persons Shall be treated. not as criminals. but
as. sick persons.
SECTION 3. Article 4 (commencing with Section 6600) is adaea to Chapter
Z of Part Z of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to read:
Article 4
Sexually Violent Predators
56600 As used in this article; the following terms have tne
following meanings:
(I) "Sexually violent predator" means a oerson whO I'1dS
been convicted of a sexually violent offense and whO has a mental
abnormality or personality disorder that makes the person a danger
to the health and safety of others in that it is likely that he or
sne will engage in sexually violent criminal behavior upon release
from State prison.
(b) "Sexually ,iolent offense" means the following acts
committed on. before or after the effective date of this artIcle:
a felony violation of Section Z61. Z6Z or Z64.1: suPdivis,on Ic),
(d). (f). (g). (il. (j). or (k) of Section Z86: subdivision (C),
(d). (fl. (g)". (i). (jl. or (k) of Section Z880: Section 188.5;
subdivision (,). (b). (d). (e). (f). (g). or (jl of SectIon Z89:
or Section Z89.5 of the Penal Code where the violation is
accomplished against a person'S ~ill by means of force. violence.
duress. menace. or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury en
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independent professionals who evaluate the person pursuant to
sutldivision (c) concur that the person meets the criteria f'Jr
commitment specified in subdiVIsion (h). The professlondls
selected to eVdluate the person pursudnt to subdivision (hi 5,,,11
inform the person that the purpose or their examinHion is not
treatment but to determine if the person meets certain criteria' to
tle involuntarily committed pursuant to this article, it is not
reQuired that the. person appreciate or understand :nat
information,
(e) If the person being evaluated for commitment under
this article is not currently in custody. the Director of
Corrections may cause the person to be brought into custooy dnO
pldced in d facility oesignated by the Director of Mentdl Hedlth
to facilitate evaluation dnd treatment. and to ensure puo1 ic
safety. The facility shall be located on the grounds of dn
institution under the jurisoiction of the Department of
Corrections,
(f) A petition for commitment shdll be fi1eo in the
Superior Court of the county in which the person was convicted of
the offense, for which he or she is under the jurisdiction of the
Dep"tment of Corrections. The petition shall be fileo. dno the
proceedings shall be handled, by either the district attorney or
the county counsel of that county. The county bO"d of
supervisors Shall designate ,either the district attorney or the
county counsel to assume responsibility for proceedin9S under this
"ticle.
(91 The time limits set forth in suboivision (al and
Section 660Z shall not apply during the first ye" that this
article is operative.
(h) Any independent professional who is designated by tne
Director of Corrections or the Director of Mental Health for
purposes of this section shall have at least five (5) ye"s of
experience in the diaghosls ahd treatment at mental oisoroers. dnO
shall include psychiatrists and licensed psychologists who hdve d
doctoral degree in psychology. The requirements set forth in this
section also shall apply to any professionals appointeo by tne
court to evaluate the person for purposes of dny other proceedings
unoer this article.
56602 A judge of the superior court shall review tne
petition and Shall determine whether there is probable cause to
believe that the individual named in the petition is likely to
engage in sexually violent criminal behavior upon his or her
release if the judge determines there is not probable Cduse, he or
she shall dismiss the petition, If the juoge determines that
there is probable cause, the judge shall order that a trial be
conducted to determine whether the person is. by reason of mental
abnormality or personality disoroer. a danger to the health ,nO
safety of others in that the person is likely to engage in, acts of
sexual violence upon his or her release from the jurisdiction of
the Department of Corrections,
56603 (,) A person subject to this "ticle shall be entitleo to
a trial by court. the assistance of counsel, the right to retain
experts or professional persons to perform an exam1natton on hi s
or her behalf. ano have access to ,II relevant meoical 'M
psychological records and reports. In the case of a person who is
indigent. the court shall appoint counsel to assist him or her.
and upon the person's request. assist the person in obtaining -3n
expert or professional person to perform an' examination 'Jr
participate In the trial on the person's behalf.
(bl The State shall have the right to present dS evioenee.
the facts of the crimes co..,,1tted by the person. except that ,ny
crimes the State presents. that have not resulted in a conviction,
shall first be proved to be true by clear and convincing eviOence.
(cl The State Shall have the right to present as evioenee.
lack of remorse. denial and failure to accept responSibility for
the crimes. and any acts of violence or 4ny anti-social behdvl'Jr
committed by the person.
56604, The court shall determine whether, by clear ~~~
convincing evidence. the person is a sexually violent. preddtcr.
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O,oold' tft. ._ftUd OlfSOft wlln. 'HU. notlC' Of nu or ~er
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6508. Th. nOllce Ih.ll contlln . .. 'If of .1ghU. Tn. dIrector
'~"1 fo...... thl nU1ce Ino, w..... fo'lI U tn, c.~,t witft Ih.
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p.oo' ,t tnt nl.rtno sn'll P. on t. Sl'll to pro.. " .ll.r 0.0
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0'111100 thl .0u,1 'or ,0n4ltion,1 . 1..,..
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56608 (a) Nothing in this article shall prohibit the cerson '.hO
has been committed as a sexually violent predator from petit'onlng
the court for conditional release and subsequent unconditional
di scharge wi thout the recommendation or' concurrence of the
Director of Mental Health. If a person has previously filed a
petition for coMitional release without tn! concurrence of'the
director and the court determined, eitner upon review of the
petition or following a hearing. that the petition was frivolous
or that the petitioner's condition had not so changeo that he or
she would not be a danger to others if placed under supervision
and treatment in the community, then the court shall oeny the
subsequent petition unless It contains facts 'upon which a court
could find that the conOition of the petitioner had so changeo
that a hearing was warranted. Upon receipt of a first or
subsequent petition from a commi tted person wi thout tne
concurrence of the oi rector. the court sha 11 enoeavor whenever
possible to review the petition ano Oetermine if it is based upon
fr i va I ous ground sanO if so. sha 11 oeny the pet it i on without a
hearing.
(b) In no event shall a 'person who is committeo pursuant
to this article be unconoitionally releaseO from commitment
until he or she has been placed in the community under supervision
and observation pursuant to this section for at least one year.
(c) The court shall gi,e notice of the hearing oate to the
attorney designateo in subdivision (f) of Section 6601. the
retained or appointed attorney for the committeO person. and the
Di rector of Mental Health at least IS court oays before the
hearing date.
(0) No hearing upon the petition shall be helo until the
person who is committed has been under commitment for confinement
and care in' a facility oesignated by the Director of Mental Health
for not less than two years from the date of the order of
comi tment.
(e) The court shall halO a hearing to determi ne whether
the person petitioning for conditional release would be a oanger
to the health and safety of others due to his or her mental
abnorma'ity or personality disoroer if under supervision and
treatment in the community, If the court at the hearing
determines that the petitioner would not be a danger to others Oue
to his or her menta 1 abnorma lity or persona 11 ty d; soroer whi 1 e
under super'ision and treatment in the communIty, the court snaIl
order the petitIoner placed with an appropriate forensic
conditional release program operated by the state for one year. .
substantial portion of the state,operateO forensic conOitional
release program shall include out'patient supervision and
treatment. The court shall retaIn jurisdiction of the person
throughout the course of the program, .t the enO of one year. the
court shall hold a hearing to determine if the person shoulO be
unconditionally released from commitment on the basis that. by
reuon of a menta 1 abnorma 1 i ty or persona 11 ty disorder. he or sne
is not a Oanger to the health and safety of others. The court
shall not make this determination until the person has completeO
at least one year in the state operated forensic conOitional
release program. The court shall notify the director of Mental
Health of the hearing date.
(f) Before placing a petitioner In a state operateo
forensic conditional release program. the community program
director deslgnat~d by the State Department of Mental Health shall
submit a written recommendation to the court stating whicn
forensic conditional release program is most appropriate for
supervtsin9 and treating the petitioner. If the court does not
accept the community program director's recommendation, the court
shall spec1fy the relson or reasons for its orOer on the recoro.
The proceOures described 1n Sections 1605 to 1610, inclusive. of
the Penal Code shall apply to the person placed 1n the forensic
condttional release program.
(g) If the court Oetermines that the person shoulO be
transferred to a state operated forensic conditional reledse
program, the community program director. or his or her designee.
shall mak.e the necessary placement arr4ngements and. within 21
dayS after receiving notice of the court's finding, the person
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