P. v. Rowans
George Harrison Rowans appeals the order recommitting him to the Department of Mental Health pursuant to the Sexually Violent Predators Act (SVPA). (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.) Court appointed counsel to represent Rowans in this court. After counsel's examination of the record, he filed an opening brief raising no issues and asking us to independently review the record pursuant to Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738, and People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. In light of Ben C., Court conclude that Anders/Wende review is not required in SVPA proceedings. Accordingly, Court dismiss the appeal.
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