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In re Detention of Galen Shaffer
Galen Shaffer, Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Thomas J. Gaul
Attorney for Appellee State
Linda J. Hines, Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Bradley J. Harris, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., Greer, J., and Potterfield, S.J. Opinion by Greer, J. (8 pages)
Galen Shaffer appeals the district court’s continuation of his commitment as a sexually violent predator under Iowa Code chapter 299A (2019). Shaffer argues the district court erred by concluding the State met its burden of showing, beyond a reasonable doubt, Shaffer is likely to engage in predatory acts that constitute sexually violent offenses if discharged. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the the district court’s ruling that Shaffer should remain committed for treatment as a sexually violent predator in a secure setting.