The Constitutionality of Civil Commitment and the Requirement of Adequate Treatment

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Author(s)

• Simth, Douglas G.

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• George Mason University School of Law (Fairfax, VA)

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Published 2008. 40 pages.

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• Constitutional legal issues (Justice System)
• Sex offender (Special Offenders)
• Violent offenders (Special Offenders)
• Washington

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