State v. James Z.

*1047In June 2010, prior to respondent’s anticipated release from a correctional facility, petitioner commenced this proceeding alleging that respondent is a sex offender requiring civil management (see Mental Hygiene Law § 10.06 [a]). Following a jury trial, respondent was found to be a detained sex offender with a mental abnormality as defined by the Mental Hygiene Law (see Mental Hygiene Law § 10.07 [a]). Thereafter, upon respondent’s consent, Supreme Court found that respondent was a dangerous sex offender requiring confinement and ordered him to be committed to a secure treatment facility.…