State v. Johnson

MOELLER, Justice.

JURISDICTION

Appellant William Edward Johnson was charged with murder, found not guilty by reason of insanity, and committed to the Arizona State Hospital. About sixteen months after his commitment, the trial court held a hearing on his status pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3994. As a result of that hearing, the trial court ordered Johnson’s release from the hospital on a conditional basis. The state had difficulty finding a facility which would accept Johnson under the terms of the conditional release order. On appeal, the court of appeals ordered Johnson released unconditionally…