Baxstrom v. Herold
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Baxstrom v. Herold, 383 U.S. 107 (1966), was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States
that held that civil commitment following a prison term did not run afoul of double jeopardy
principles.
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
that held that civil commitment following a prison term did not run afoul of double jeopardy
Double jeopardy
Double jeopardy is a procedural defense that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same, or similar charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction...
principles.