A convicted sexually violent predator, Gary Snavely, is seeking to reside in a Julian home, prompting public comment and a March 7 court hearing. This case highlights the challenges of finding suitable housing for SVPs, as well as the concerns and anxieties raised by their potential presence in communities.
State officials are seeking judicial approval to allow Gary Snavely, a convicted sexually violent predator, to reside in a home located in the mountain community of Julian. Snavely's proposed residence is situated at 3452 Wynola Road, a distance of less than a mile from State Route 79. The authorities are currently soliciting public input prior to a March 7 hearing scheduled in San Diego Superior Court, where a judge will evaluate the request.
Snavely's criminal history includes convictions for molesting two young girls in 1987, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. He was subsequently convicted in 1996 for failing to register as a sex offender and received a 16-month prison term. He was later classified as a sexually violent predator and committed to a state hospital for treatment.The process of finding housing for individuals deemed sexually violent predators (SVPs) presents significant challenges due to the limited number of suitable options and the substantial public resistance often encountered in proposed residential communities. The difficulty of placement is such that recently, two SVPs cleared for release into the community were permitted to reside as transients in San Diego County, without a permanent address. They are subject to constant monitoring and protection. While they currently have temporary accommodation, they could be relocated to mobile homes if necessary.SVPs are individuals who have been convicted of violent sex offenses and diagnosed with a mental condition that increases the likelihood of re-offending. After serving their prison sentences, they are ordered by the court to Coalinga State Hospital for treatment. This commitment is civil in nature, not criminal. At the hospital, they have the option to participate in a treatment program that could potentially lead to conditional release into the community under strict limitations. If a judge determines them suitable for conditional release, the state is obligated to secure housing. Released individuals remain under constant supervision and monitoring. Upon being cleared for release, the California Department of State Hospitals and Liberty Healthcare Inc., a contracted organization responsible for supervising sexually violent predators on conditional release, are tasked with finding them appropriate residences located away from schools and densely populated areas.Auditors have revealed that it takes an average of 19 months to find suitable housing for SVPs in San Diego County. The report highlighted the challenges associated with finding accommodation but did not offer any solutions. Furthermore, the audit disclosed that the state has spent $93 million to house and monitor the 56 program participants who have been permitted to live in the community, which equates to an average of $1.66 million per participant.Snavely, who is 61 years old, has previously been granted conditional release into the community twice. In 2008 and again in 2015, he resided under supervision in Jacumba but violated the terms of his release and was returned to the hospital for inpatient treatment. He applied for release once more in 2022, and a judge subsequently approved it. The hearing concerning Snavely's placement is scheduled for 9 a.m. on March 7 in Department 2002 before Judge Jeffrey F. Fraser. The Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force is accepting public comment on Snavely's proposed placement until February 16. Comments can be submitted via email to [email protected], by phone at (858) 583-7238, or by mail to SVP/Release/SAFE Task Force, 9425 Chesapeake Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR HOUSING JULIAN CALIFORNIA COURT HEARING PUBLIC COMMENT RELEASE REOFFENDING TREATMENT COMMUNITY SAFETY
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