People v. Bocklett’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “Bocklett's argument that immediately upon his initial commitment he should be allowed to petition for release, rather than wait a year, is simply a repackaging of the argument rejected in McKee II that a less restrictive means existed (e.g., a shorter commitment term, such as immediate release) to further 'the compelling state interests of public safety and humane treatment of the mentally disordered.' ( McKee II , supra , 207 Cal.App.4th at p. 1349 , 144 Cal.Rptr.3d 308 .) Applying the reasoning in McKee II , we conclude that the one-year waiting period is necessary to further the compelling state interest in providing treatment to SVP's and protecting the public, and that there is no less burdensome alternative to effectuate those interests. Accordingly, we conclude that the one-year waiting periods in the [SVPA] do not violate Bocklett's constitutional equal protection rights.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 240 Cal. Rptr. 3d 775 - People v. McClinton