P. v. Olvera
Following a jury trial in December 2004 on a petition filed to extend appellant's commitment as a sexually violent predator, the court committed appellant to the custody of the State Department of Mental Health pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 6604 for a two-year term. We appointed counsel to represent appellant in this court. Appointed counsel filed an opening brief which states the case but raises no specific issues. Appellate counsel has asked that this court, pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 and Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738, review the entire record to determine whether it may contain arguable issues on appeal. Court conclude that Wende review is not required in civil commitment proceedings under the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Act. Accordingly, Court dismiss the appeal.
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