In re the Care & Treatment of Manigo

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the court of appeals’ decision in this matter. In re Care & Treatment of Manigo, 389 S.C. 96, 697 S.E.2d 629 (Ct.App.2010). Petitioner challenges his civil commitment to the Department of Mental Health for long-term control, care, and treatment pursuant to the Sexually Violent Predator Act (“SVPA”). Specifically, Petitioner contends that, although he has been convicted of a sexually violent offense, he is exempt from the SVPA evaluation procedure simply because his most recent offense is not explicitly designated as sexually violent. The court of…