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Bates v. Commonwealth
No. 130259Supreme Court of Virginia
130259 Bates v. Commonwealth 01/10/2014 In applying Code §§ 19.2-182.3 and 19.2-182.7 to its findings of fact in determining that an individual found not guilty of arson by reason of insanity required commitme…
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130259 Bates v. Commonwealth 01/10/2014 In applying Code §§ 19.2-182.3 and 19.2-182.7 to its findings of fact in determining that…
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130259 Bates v. Commonwealth 01/10/2014 In applying Code §§ 19.2-182.3 and 19.2-182.7 to its findings of fact in determining that an individual found not guilty of arson by reason of insanity required commitment to inpatient hospitalization, the circuit court did not err. A thorough evaluation of each of the factors required by Code § 19.2-182.3 was completed in determining that commitment of the acquittee to inpatient hospitalization was required in this case for the safety of the individual and the public. Therefore, her circumstances failed to satisfy each of the elements required for conditional release, and the statute does not, by its plain language, place a duty on the circuit court…
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