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Appeals Court considers evidence and risk tools in Chipriano civil‑commitment appeal
Summary
Counsel for Aragon Chipriano argued age and treatment progress undercut a finding of sexual dangerousness, while the Commonwealth said dynamic risk factors and prior convictions supported commitment. The court heard disputes over the weight of Static‑99R and age‑based research and took the case under advisement.
The Appeals Court heard argument in Aragon Chipriano’s petition challenging a finding that he remains sexually dangerous.
Attorney Fred Burke urged the panel to focus on age and objective measures of risk. He noted the petitioner is in his 70s and that literature cited to the court shows a steep drop in recidivism with advancing age. Burke said the Static‑99R — the standard actuarial tool…
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