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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.
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;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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