The phrase
"further incarceration" means to extend or continue someone's time in prison or jail.
Full definition
Consequently, in settlement negotiations for related sexual felony cases, the criminal defense lawyer needs to advise his or her client of the civil commitment laws, and should seek any plea agreement to include an agreement for the government and prosecution not to
seek further incarceration under civil commitment laws.
In 2014, the Commonwealth / prosecution, sought
his further incarceration / commitment, civilly, under the Sexually Violent Predators Act («SVPA»), Code § § 37.2 - 900 et seq..
Incarceration leads to further disconnect — leads to further need to cope — leads to further negative coping — leads to further offender behaviour — leads to
further incarceration, and the cycle continues.