Romanov v. Psychiatric Security Review Board

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Psychiatric Security Review Board, in which the Board extended its jurisdiction over petitioner from 10 to 20 years. On review, petitioner argues that the Board lacked authority to extend its jurisdiction. We agree and reverse.

In December 1989, petitioner was indicted for committing arson in the first degree after he set fire to his mother’s home. Petitioner negotiated a plea agreement with the state. The state agreed, in exchange for a guilty but insane plea, to recommend that petitioner be subject to the Board’s jurisdiction for a period of 10…