State v. Carter

William Carter ("Carter") appeals from the judgment of the trial court denying his application for conditional release pursuant to section 552.040.101 as moot. Carter argues that the trial court erred because section 552.040 entitled him to a hearing and described factors the trial court was required to determine. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background2

In January 2000, Carter was charged with forcible sodomy, kidnapping, burglary in the first degree, felonious restraint, and deviate sexual assault. Carter pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect ("NGRI") to…