In re the Detention of Ward

¶1 — In February of 1991, Bradley Ward, age 19, stipulated to being a sexually violent predator and was sent to a special commitment center for treatment. In 2003, Ward moved under CR 60(b)(5) and (11) to withdraw his stipulation. He argued a significant change in the law occurred in 1993, which justified relief from judgment. The superior court denied his motion and Ward appealed. A court of competent jurisdiction accepted Ward’s stipulation *376and ordered his commitment, therefore judgment cannot be void under CR 60(b)(5). Further, because Ward did not move to vacate his stipulation within a…