P. v. Andrew H. CA2/6
Andrew H. appeals an order continuing his commitment to the Department of Mental Health for treatment as a mentally disordered offender (MDO). The MDO Act (Pen.Code, § 2960 et seq.) “permits the government to civilly commit for mental health treatment certain classes of state prisoners during and after parole.” (In re Qawi (2004) 32 Cal.4th 1, 23 (Qawi).)
This is appellant’s second appeal concerning his MDO status. In a 2020 opinion, we affirmed the original commitment order. (People v. Andrew H. (Jan. 14, 2020, B298502) [nonpub. opn.] (B298502).) Appellant contends the evidence is insufficient to show that, “by reason of [his] severe mental health disorder, [he] represents a substantial danger of physical harm to others
. . . .” (§ 2972, subd. (c).) We affirm.
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