Jensen v. State

HOFF, Judge.

Denis Jensen appeals an order denying his unconditional release from the custody of the Department of Mental Health pursuant to § 552.040 RSMo 1994. We reverse with instructions.

Mr. Jensen was committed to Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center (SEMMHC) on October 9, 1990, after pleading not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to the charge of attempted robbery in the first degree. He was an inpatient at SEMMHC until October 25, 1993, when he was granted a conditional release. The conditional release allowed Mr. Jensen to live independently in an apartment, take…