People v. Michael W.

Opinion

ANDERSON, P. J.

Defendant Michael W. (appellant) has been a state hospital patient intermittently since 1981 when he was found not guilty of robbery by reason of insanity under Penal Code 1 section 1026. In 1991 appellant consented to have his commitment extended for two years under section 1026.5, subdivision (b). At the close of that term the state petitioned for an additional two-year extension. Meanwhile, Napa State Hospital (NSH), where appellant is a patient, requested partial conditional leave (grounds pass privileges) for appellant pursuant to State Department of Mental Health…