White v. State

On July 5, 2005, the State commenced an action pursuant to the South Carolina Sexually Violent Predator Act (the Act), 1 alleging Kenneth White (White) met the statutory criteria for confinement as a sexually violent predator. Based on the Act, the State sought White’s commitment in a secure facility for long-term care, control, and treatment. The circuit court found no probable cause existed to establish White was a sexually violent predator and accordingly dismissed the action. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

White has a long history of sexually violent behavior toward women. In July 2002, White…