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Californian law at that time stipulated that a criminal defendant given such a sentence must spend at least six months in a psychiatric hospital, but the judge rejected the requested period of commitment and ordered Sheryl to spend a year as an outpatient attending a counselling centre. Afterwards, she was required to attend various treatment programmes, all of which she completed successfully. She divorced and later remarried, having a daughter with whom she forged a loving relationship.

In May 2008, Sheryl, now 45 and living in San Bernardino County, asked for a court order which would recognise that she is now sane and release her from further treatment. A leading mental health authority supported her application, stating that she no longer requires therapy. At the time of writing, the Deputy District Attorney had yet to decide whether or not to oppose her request.