The state's attorney prosecuting any felony sexual offense, which charge was dismissed pursuant to § 23A-10A-14 due to a developmental disability as defined in § 27B-1-18 , may, within thirty days after the dismissal, file a petition for civil commitment of the person charged in the circuit court that dismissed the charge. The petition must allege the criteria for commitment, as set forth in § 27B-10-8 , and must include facts supporting the allegations.
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