Merryfield v. Kansas Social & Rehabilitation Services

McAnany, J.:

Dustin J. Merryfield is confined for treatment at the Lamed State Hospital under the custody of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), pursuant to K.S.A. 59-29a01 et seq., the Kansas Sexually Violent Predator Act (Act). He appeals the district court’s denial of his habeas corpus petition pursuant to K.S.A. 60-1501 and of his motion for the appointment of counsel. Merryfield contends that K.S.A. 22-4503(a) entitles him to counsel in these proceedings and that he is entitled to a copy of his treatment records pursuant to K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 59-29a22(b)(10).

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