Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 17 – Sexually Violent Predators

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62130.3 Sexually Violent Predator

  • To meet the criteria requiring a SVPSexually Violent Predator evaluation, the inmate’s case factors must include the following elements:

    • Is in custody under the jurisdiction of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation when the district attorney files the petition for commitment with the court.

    • Received a determinate sentence.

    • Convicted of a sexually violent offense against one or more victims.

    • Has a diagnosed mental disorder that makes the person a danger to the health and safety of others in that it is likely that he or she will engage in sexually violent criminal behavior.

  • The SVPSexually Violent Predator qualifying offenses are identified in the W&ICWelfare and Institutions Code Section 6600, and Department Operations Manual Section 62130.8.