People v. Winfrey

Opinion

REPPY, J.

On November 25, 1968, following an apprehension by the police and admission to the Los Angeles County central jail infirmary for the making of a physical examination with respect to narcotics addiction, a petition for commitment (pursuant to § 3100.6, Welf. and Inst. Code) 1 was filed by the District Attorney of Los Angeles County. After two continuances the matter was set to be heard on January 14, 1969. Appellant, Thomas Winfrey (hereinafter, Winfrey), had private counsel. By a writing signed by respective counsel and Winfrey it was stipulated that a court commissioner, as…