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In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of W.W., SVP-86-00 (083890) (Essex County & Statewide) (A-63-19; 083890)

 In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of W.W., SVP-86-00 (083890) (Essex County & Statewide) (A-63-19; 083890)

The plain language of N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.30(b) requires the State to produce psychiatric testimony in support of commitment when the State seeks the initial or continued commitment of a sexually violent predator. The State therefore did not meet its burden in this case by producing a psychiatrist who did not support commitment.