P. v. Wilson
Defendant and appellant William Wilson was found by a jury to meet the criteria for commitment as a sexually violent predator (SVP), and committed to the custody of the Department of Mental Health (the Department) for an indeterminate term, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code[1]section 6600 et seq., the Sexually Violent Predator Act (SVPA). On appeal, Wilson contends the court lacked jurisdiction to conduct the SVP proceedings because the psychological evaluations filed in support of the petition for recommitment were based upon a standardized assessment protocol that was not promulgated as a regulation under the Administrative Procedures Act (Gov. Code, 11340 et seq.) (APA). Wilson also contends the amended SVPA violated his constitutional rights to due process and equal protection and the prohibitions against ex post facto laws and double jeopardy. Court affirm.
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