Civil commitment frequently asked questionsWhen is a petition for civil commitment filed? Can the Department of Corrections tell me if a civil commitment petition will be filed?Does a Department of Corrections inmate go straight from prison to a treatment facility if a petition for civil commitment has been filed?How do I know what facility the civilly committed person is in?Can I get notifications if I am the parent of a minor victim?Can I request notification from the treatment facility even if the offender was never convicted of the crime where I was the victim?Do I get to know anything about the person while they are under civil commitment?What kind of changes in status can happen to a person under civil commitment?What kind of input do I have regarding the proposed change in status?How will I know when an incarcerated person is due to get out of prison?What are the laws governing notification to victims in civil commitment cases?
