AB 312

Under current law, a person who has been found to be a sexually violent person

may be involuntarily committed to the Department of Health Services for control,

care, and treatment. If a person is committed and placed in institutional care, the

person may periodically petition the court for supervised release. If a court

determines that supervised release is appropriate, DHS must prepare for the court

a supervised release plan for the person. Before preparing the plan, current law

requires DHS to consult with a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over

the prospective residential option. This bill requires DHS to also notify and, upon

their request, consult with the district attorney and pertinent local governmental

units in the county of intended placement. In addition, under the bill, if a proposed

residence was previously proposed but rejected for placement of a person on

supervised release, DHS must include in the plan an explanation for why the

residence was rejected.