In the Matter of Francis A. Oxner

Syllabus

For the first time, this Court considers a Sexually Violent Predator Act case arising under subsection 44-48-100(B) of the South Carolina Code. The subsection requires that before the State may proceed to a trial to commit a person not competent to stand trial, \the [circuit] court first shall hear evidence and determine whether the person committed the act or acts with which he is charged.\ The circuit court in this case found Francis Arthur Oxner committed the acts with which he was charged. We affirm.