State v. Reid

— Thomas James Reid was committed to Western State Hospital after he was acquitted of first degree murder by reason of insanity. Four years after his commitment, he petitioned for final discharge. The trial court found that Reid was not currently suffering from a mental disease or defect. However, the court also found that, if Reid became overly stressed and again used drugs, he would likely experience another psychotic episode. Because of this, the court granted conditional release rather than final discharge. Reid appeals, arguing that under the Due Process Clause he is entitled to final…