Equal Protection
standards to commit are easy, harder to get out compared to other individuals
grossly inappropriate that purse-snatcher locked up for life bc not CST
Can’t get rid of criminal charges
Problem:  criminal charges still pending (often serious) and reach end of “reasonable” period and person is not civilly commitable
Competency hearing should also ask “Is there a reasonable likelihood D will regain competence in a reasonable period of time?”
If NO:  system of confinement stops and should not be locked up bc duration does not equate with purpose of confinement
Now proceed to civil commitment hearing
If jury says there IS likelihood will become CST (most do) person sent to mental health facility for a reasonable statutory period of time
During stay will either become competent or at end of period will again evaluate
If not CST again, go over to civil commitment side of things
…”out of sight, out of mind”