People v. G.A.

Filed 7/25/23 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION THREE THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, A164980 v. J. G.A., (Mendocino County Super. Ct. No. MCUK-CRCR-10-10581- Defendant and Appellant. 002) J. G.A. (G.A.) appeals from an order extending his commitment under Welfare and Institutions Code section 6500 et seq.,1 which permits the involuntary commitment of persons with a developmental disability if they are found to be “a danger to self or others.” (§ 6500, subd. (b)(1).) Among other things, G.A. contends (1) section…