Matter of Personal Restraint of Young

In this case, the sexually violent predator provisions of the Community Protection Act of 1990 are challenged by two people who have been civilly committed under its authority. Important constitutional and technical issues are raised by this unique legislation, which seeks to protect our citizens by incapacitating and attempting to treat those whose mental abnormalities create a grave risk of future harm. Although the ultimate goal of the statute is to treat, and someday cure, those whose mental condition causes them to commit acts of sexual violence, its immediate purpose is to ensure the…