In Re the Care & Treatment of Blackmore

Pierron, J.:

Michael Blackmore appeals the trial court’s determination that he is a sexually violent predator in violation of K.S.A. 59-29a01 et seq. Blackmore challenges the jurisdiction of the trial court and the sufficiency of the ruling.

The facts are not in dispute. On April 13, 2000, the attorney general filed a petition seeking to have Blackmore declared a sexually violent predator. On April 28, 2000, the trial court held a hearing pursuant to K.S.A. 2000 Supp. 59-29a05 and found there was probable cause to believe Blackmore was a sexually violent predator. A journal entry was filed…