as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:11am
A bill for an act
relating to civil commitment; permitting the designation of statewide panels of
judges and attorneys for sexual psychopathic personality and sexually dangerous
person commitments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 253B.185, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 253B.185, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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The Supreme Court may designate a panel of district
court judges with statewide jurisdiction to conduct commitment proceedings under this
section and establish procedures for their assignment. The Supreme Court may designate a
panel of attorneys to represent respondents in proceedings under this section and establish
procedures for their assignment.
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