Recent Sexual Conduct May Constitute Part of “Course of Harmful Sexual Conduct” for Civil Commitment
Author: Roslyn Myers, J.D..
Source: Volume 14, Number 04, June/July 2013 , pp.55-56(2)
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Abstract:
A recent decision in the Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision that affects the interpretation of the phrase “course of conduct” when ruling on recent sexual behavior. Recent sexual conduct that is substantially similar to behavior that preceded violent sex offenses may constitute part of a “course of harmful sexual conduct,” triggering civil commitment of an offender deemed to be a sexually dangerous person.Keywords: State v. Crosby, A10-1460, 2011 WL 1545652; habitual course of misconduct; sexual psychopathic personality; Sexually Dangerous Person
Affiliations:
1: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Fordham Law School.