Form CR-173 Order for Commitment (Sexually Violent Predator) - California

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Form CR-173 Order for Commitment (Sexually Violent Predator) - California

What Is Form CR-173?

This is a legal form that was released by the California Superior Court - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form CR-173?
A: Form CR-173 is the Order for Commitment (Sexually Violent Predator) in California.

Q: Who is this form for?
A: This form is for individuals classified as sexually violent predators in California.

Q: What is a sexually violent predator?
A: A sexually violent predator is a person who has been convicted of a sexually violent offense and has a diagnosed mental disorder that makes them likely to engage in sexually violent behavior again.

Q: What does this form do?
A: This form is used to initiate the commitment process for sexually violent predators in California. It authorizes their placement in a secure facility for treatment and containment.

Q: Who can request the completion of this form?
A: The district attorney, the Department of State Hospitals, or a county counsel can request the completion of this form.

Q: What information is required in this form?
A: This form requires information about the individual being committed, their criminal history, and their diagnosed mental disorder.

Q: Can the committed person be released?
A: The committed person can be released if they are determined to no longer be a sexually violent predator and suitable for conditional release.

Q: Are there any rights for the committed person?
A: Yes, the committed person has the right to be represented by an attorney and to have a hearing to contest their commitment.

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Form Details:

  • Released on September 1, 2018;
  • The latest edition provided by the California Superior Court;
  • Easy to use and ready to print;
  • Quick to customize;
  • Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;

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