California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §6602: (a) A judge of the superior court shall review the petition and shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the individual named in the petition is likely to engage in sexually vio
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This statute establishes a judicial procedure for reviewing petitions to determine if someone is likely to commit sexually violent crimes after release, including custody decisions and trial requirements.
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