People v. Gallegos

Opinion

REPPY, J.

The proceedings arose out of the petition for commitment of appellant as a noncriminal narcotic drug addict. A hearing before the court was held pursuant to sections 3100.6, 3104 and 3106 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The petitioning officer was examined and cross-examined. Pursuant to stipulation of respective counsel, without the defendant joining, testimony by the physician who made the medical examination under section 3100.6 1 was waived and his report was received in evidence in lieu thereof. The court found that appellant was a narcotic drug addict and committed…