P. v. Groux
Timothy Groux appeals from an order involuntarily committing him for an indeterminate term to the custody of the Department of Mental Health (Department) after the trial court found him to be a sexually violent predator (SVP) within the meaning of the Sexually Violent Predator Act (SVPA). (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.) Appellant contends that his commitment was illegal, because the trial court lacked jurisdiction to proceed when the Department failed to evaluate appellant pursuant to valid protocols. He also challenges the constitutionality of the SVPA, as amended in 2006, on due process, equal protection, ex post facto, and double jeopardy grounds. Court reject these contentions and affirm the order.
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