California · Penal Code
PEN §1170.127: (a) A person who is committed to a state hospital after being found not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to Section 1026 may petition the court to have his or her maximum term of commitment, as e
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A person committed to a state hospital after an insanity acquittal may petition to reduce their maximum commitment term if they meet certain criteria and file before January 1, 2021.
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