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Chapter 71.09 RCW

SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS

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Sections

HTMLPDF 71.09.010Findings.
HTMLPDF 71.09.015Finding—Intent—Clarification.
HTMLPDF 71.09.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 71.09.025Notice to prosecuting attorney prior to release.
HTMLPDF 71.09.030Sexually violent predator petition—Filing.
HTMLPDF 71.09.035Sexually violent predator petition—Demands for documents.
HTMLPDF 71.09.040Sexually violent predator petition—Probable cause hearing—Judicial determination—Transfer to total confinement facility upon probable cause determination.
HTMLPDF 71.09.045Indigent defense services—Activities beyond the scope of representation by the office of public defense.
HTMLPDF 71.09.050Trial—Rights of parties.
HTMLPDF 71.09.055Expert evaluations of indigent persons—Costs.
HTMLPDF 71.09.060Trial—Determination—Commitment procedures.
HTMLPDF 71.09.070Annual examinations of persons committed under chapter—Suspension of section.
HTMLPDF 71.09.080Rights of persons committed under this chapter—Use of personal computers regulated.
HTMLPDF 71.09.085Medical care—Contracts for services—Authorization to act on behalf of civilly committed residents.
HTMLPDF 71.09.090Petition for conditional release to less restrictive alternative or unconditional discharge—Procedures—Suspension of section.
HTMLPDF 71.09.092Conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Findings.
HTMLPDF 71.09.094Conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Verdict.
HTMLPDF 71.09.096Conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Judgment—Conditions—Annual review.
HTMLPDF 71.09.097Conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Department developing placement—Considerations.
HTMLPDF 71.09.098Revoking or modifying terms of conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Hearing—Custody pending hearing on revocation or modification.
HTMLPDF 71.09.099Conditional release to less restrictive alternative—Conditional release and transition facilities study.
HTMLPDF 71.09.110Department of social and health services—Duties—Reimbursement.
HTMLPDF 71.09.111Department of social and health services—Disclosures to the prosecuting agency.
HTMLPDF 71.09.112Department of social and health services—Jurisdiction and revocation of conditional release after criminal conviction—Exception.
HTMLPDF 71.09.115Record check required for employees of secure facility.
HTMLPDF 71.09.120Release of information authorized.
HTMLPDF 71.09.130Notice of escape or disappearance—Warrants—Liability.
HTMLPDF 71.09.135McNeil Island—Escape planning, response.
HTMLPDF 71.09.140Notice of conditional release or unconditional discharge—Notice of escape and recapture.
HTMLPDF 71.09.200Escorted leave—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 71.09.210Escorted leave—Conditions.
HTMLPDF 71.09.220Escorted leave—Notice.
HTMLPDF 71.09.230Escorted leave—Rules.
HTMLPDF 71.09.250Transition facility—Siting.
HTMLPDF 71.09.252Transition facilities—Agreements for regional facilities.
HTMLPDF 71.09.255Transition facilities—Incentive grants and payments.
HTMLPDF 71.09.260Transition facilities not limited to residential neighborhoods.
HTMLPDF 71.09.265Transition facilities—Distribution of impact.
HTMLPDF 71.09.275Transition facility—Transportation of residents.
HTMLPDF 71.09.280Transition facility—Release to less restrictive placement.
HTMLPDF 71.09.285Transition facility—Siting policy guidelines.
HTMLPDF 71.09.290Other transition facilities—Siting policy guidelines.
HTMLPDF 71.09.295Transition facilities—Security systems.
HTMLPDF 71.09.300Transition facilities—Staffing.
HTMLPDF 71.09.305Transition facility residents—Monitoring, escorting.
HTMLPDF 71.09.310Transition facility residents—Mandatory escorts.
HTMLPDF 71.09.315Transition facilities—Public notice, review, and comment.
HTMLPDF 71.09.320Transition facilities—Operational advisory boards.
HTMLPDF 71.09.325Transition facilities—Conditional release—Reports—Violations.
HTMLPDF 71.09.330Transition facilities—Contracted operation—Enforcement remedies.
HTMLPDF 71.09.335Conditional release from total confinement—Community notification.
HTMLPDF 71.09.340Conditionally released persons—Employment, educational notification.
HTMLPDF 71.09.341Transition facilities—Authority of department—Effect of local regulations.
HTMLPDF 71.09.342Transition facilities—Siting—Local regulations preempted, when—Consideration of public safety measures.
HTMLPDF 71.09.343Transition facilities—Contract between state and local governments.
HTMLPDF 71.09.344Transition facilities—Mitigation agreements.
HTMLPDF 71.09.345Alternative placement—Authority of court.
HTMLPDF 71.09.350Examination and treatment only by certified providers—Exceptions.
HTMLPDF 71.09.360Treatment of persons on conditional release by certified providers in underserved counties—Notification.
HTMLPDF 71.09.370Residents in total confinement—State identification cards.
HTMLPDF 71.09.800Rules.
HTMLPDF 71.09.903Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.