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Out of State Detainer Does not Prevent Civil Commitment of Sex Offender Scheduled for Release

In an opinion filed June 23, 2009, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court's conclusion to allow the civil commitment of a prisoner in Washington who was about to be released to a detainer issued by Alaska authorities.

While on parole for two rapes committed in Alaska, Arthur L. Smith, ...

 

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