[§846E-13]  Determination of whether a sex offender is a sexually violent predator.  Whenever a petition for termination of registration requirements is filed pursuant to section 846E‑10, or upon petition by the State at any time after a determination of guilt, a court, in a civil proceeding, shall make a determination as to whether a sex offender is a sexually violent predator.  The determination of whether a person is a sexually violent predator for purposes of this section shall be made by a court after considering the recommendation of a board, appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court, composed of experts in the behavior and treatment of sex offenders, victims' rights advocates, and representatives of law enforcement agencies.  The State and the sex offender may, at their discretion and expense, select additional experts in the field of psychiatry or psychology to conduct additional evaluations of the covered offender.  The court shall make a determination as to whether or not the sex offender is a sexually violent predator for purposes of this chapter. [L 2005, c 45, pt of §1]