P. v. Jones
In 1985, defendant was found not guilty by reason of insanity to a charge of assault with intent to rape. Defendant was committed to Patton State Hospital (Patton) for six years. The commitment was extended in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 1996. In 1998, he was placed in a conditional release program known as CONREP. Defendant relapsed into alcohol and marijuana use. In January 2004, his conditional release was revoked and he was readmitted to Patton State Hospital (Patton). In November 2005, the People petitioned to extend defendant's commitment to Patton for two years. In February 2006, Jones petitioned for release from Patton on the ground he would not be a danger to others if released. Both counsels waived jury. After hearing witnesses, the court granted the People's petition and denied defendant's petition.
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