State v. Hungerford

Three issues are raised on this appeal:

1. Are statements made by a person in the course of treatment pursuant to his commitment under the Sex Crimes Act privileged and not admissible at a proceeding to determine the necessity of continued confinement under the Act?

2. Is evidence of a person’s criminal record admissible at a hearing to determine the necessity of extending that person’s confinement under the Sex Crimes Act?

3. Did the trial court err in instructing the jury?

Privileged Communications

Prior to the trial, the defendant sought an order from the trial court prohibiting the testimony…