People v. White

Defendant was found to be a sexually dangerous person and, pursuant to Sexually Dangerous Persons Act (SDPA) was committed to DOC until a court finds him no longer dangerous. No due process violation, as State's SDPA petition gave Defendant very specific notice as to purpose of psychiatric evaluations he was ordered to participate in and cooperate with, and he had opportunity to present objections to evaluations. No violation of right to confrontation, as his counsel had ample opportunity to cross-examine all witnesses at commitment hearing. No violation of his right to remain silent, as his compelled statements were used solely in SDPA proceeding, and there was no subsequent criminal proceeding. Even if SDPA petition did not satisfy all requirements for petition, it provided Defendant with full notice of allegations and ample time prior to hearing (CONNORS and SIMON, concurring.)