State v. Richard

¶ 1. Herbert O. Richard appeals from a circuit court order denying his petition for discharge from his commitment as a sexually violent person under Wis. Stat. ch. 980 (2009-10).1 The sole basis for Richard's petition for discharge is a research paper written by several psychologists who argue that sex offenders are less likely to commit further acts of sexual violence as they get older. The circuit court ruled that the research paper, standing alone, was not evidence that Richard's condition had changed such that he was no longer in need of commitment. The court denied Richard's petition…