Commonwealth v. Barkley

By Judge Marcus D. Williams

This matter is before the Court on defendant’s motions raised at his commitment hearing on August 16, 1995. Defendant contends that the Court did not comply with Va. Code § 19.1-239 (1972) because it failed to follow proper commitment procedures twenty-four years ago, and as a result, the Court no longer has jurisdiction over this case. Defendant also argues that the Court has not conducted review hearings as Va. Code § 19.2-182.5 (1992) requires; thus, defendant maintains he is entitled to release from Southwestern State Hospital.

On June 4, 1970, the defendant, Mr.…