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Community Protection Act of 1990
Chapter 71.09 Sexually Violent Predators

RCW 71.09  Sexually Violent Predators The Washington State Law:  Sex offenders who have completed their criminal sentences, but whom state superior courts find to meet the definition of “sexually violent predator” under chapter 71.09 RCW, may be civilly committed to the Special Commitment Center for care, control, and custody.  They remain in the total confinement program receiving ongoing treatment until the court determines that they are ready for placement in a community supervised living arrangement (Less Restrictive Alternative).   

71.09.010 Findings.
71.09.015 Finding -- Intent -- Clarification.
71.09.020 Definitions.
71.09.025 Notice to prosecuting attorney prior to release.
71.09.030 Sexually violent predator petition -- Filing.
71.09.040 Sexually violent predator petition -- Probable cause hearing -- Judicial determination -- Transfer for evaluation.
71.09.050 Trial -- Rights of parties.
71.09.060 Trial -- Determination -- Commitment procedures.
71.09.070 Annual examinations of persons committed under chapter.
71.09.080 Rights of persons committed under this chapter.
71.09.085 Medical care -- Contracts for services.
71.09.090 Petition for conditional release to less restrictive alternative or unconditional discharge -- Procedures.
71.09.092 Conditional release to less restrictive alternative -- Findings.
71.09.094 Conditional release to less restrictive alternative -- Verdict.
71.09.096 Conditional release to less restrictive alternative -- Judgment -- Conditions -- Annual review.
71.09.098 Conditional release to less restrictive alternative -- Hearing on revocation or modification -- Authority to apprehend conditionally released person.
71.09.110 Department of social and health services -- Duties -- Reimbursement.
71.09.112 Department of social and health services -- Jurisdiction continues after criminal conviction -- Exception.
71.09.115 Record check required for employees of secure facility.
71.09.120 Release of information authorized.
71.09.130 Notice of escape or disappearance.
71.09.135 McNeil Island -- Escape planning, response.
71.09.140 Notice of conditional release or unconditional discharge -- Notice of escape and recapture.
71.09.200 Escorted leave -- Definitions.
71.09.210 Escorted leave -- Conditions.
71.09.220 Escorted leave -- Notice.
71.09.230 Escorted leave -- Rules.
71.09.250 Transition facility -- Siting.
71.09.2501 "All other laws" defined.
71.09.252 Transition facilities -- Agreements for regional facilities.
71.09.255 Transition facilities -- Incentive grants and payments.
71.09.260 Transition facilities not limited to residential neighborhoods.
71.09.265 Transition facilities -- Distribution of impact.
71.09.275 Transition facility -- Transportation of residents.
71.09.280 Transition facility -- Release to less restrictive placement.
71.09.285 Transition facility -- Siting policy guidelines.
71.09.290 Other transition facilities -- Siting policy guidelines.
71.09.295 Transition facilities -- Security systems.
71.09.300 Transition facilities -- Staffing.
71.09.305 Transition facility residents -- Monitoring, escorting.
71.09.310 Transition facility residents -- Mandatory escorts.
71.09.315 Transition facilities -- Public notice, review, and comment.
71.09.320 Transition facilities -- Operational advisory boards.
71.09.325 Transition facilities -- Conditional release -- Reports -- Violations.
71.09.330 Transition facilities -- Contracted operation -- Enforcement remedies.
71.09.335 Conditional release from total confinement -- Community notification.
71.09.340 Conditionally released persons -- Employment, educational notification.
71.09.341 Transition facilities -- Authority of department -- Effect of local regulations.
71.09.342 Transition facilities -- Siting -- Local regulations preempted, when -- Consideration of public safety measures.
71.09.343 Transition facilities -- Contract between state and local governments.
71.09.344 Transition facilities -- Mitigation agreements.
71.09.345 Alternative placement -- Authority of court.
71.09.350 Examination and treatment only by certified providers -- Exceptions.
71.09.800 Rules.
71.09.900 Index, part headings not law -- 1990 c 3.
71.09.901 Severability -- 1990 c 3.
71.09.902 Effective dates -- Application -- 1990 c 3.

 
Modified: 6-18-08 (sachahi).    To contact the Special Commitment Center go to the SCC Contacts Page.  For more ways to get in touch with the Department of Social and Health Services, go to the DSHS Contact Information Web page.  Technical DSHS Web Site Comments: DSHS Webmaster.