Matter of Mears v. Andrias

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• recognizing validity of two actuarial tests predicting recidivism among sex offenders, including one administered to Merryfield
• finding scientific foundation for actuarial test designed to measure potential recidivism of sex offenders sufficiently reliable, so test results admissible in commitment proceeding
• finding actuarial tests used to assess potential for recidivism in sex offenders admissible in commitment hearing
• applying Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 113 S. Ct. 2786, 125 L. Ed. 2d 469 [1993]
• legal questions reviewed de novo; conclusions drawn from the facts reviewed for an abuse of discretion

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