Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020 (2026)

Definitions

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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Department" means the department of social and health services.
(2) "Fair share principles" and "fair share principles of release" means that each county has adequate options for conditional release housing placements in a number generally equivalent to the number of residents from that county who are subject to total confinement pursuant to this chapter.
(3) "Health care facility" means any hospital, hospice care center, licensed or certified health care facility, health maintenance organization regulated under chapter 48.46 RCW, federally qualified health maintenance organization, federally approved renal dialysis center or facility, or federally approved blood bank.
(4) "Health care practitioner" means an individual or firm licensed or certified to engage actively in a regulated health profession.
(5) "Health care services" means those services provided by health professionals licensed pursuant to RCW 18.120.020(4).
(6) "Health profession" means those licensed or regulated professions set forth in RCW 18.120.020(4).
(7) "Less restrictive alternative" means court-ordered treatment in a setting less restrictive than total confinement which satisfies the conditions set forth in RCW 71.09.092. A less restrictive alternative may not include placement in the community protection program as pursuant to RCW 71A.12.230.
(8) "Likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined in a secure facility" means that the person more probably than not will engage in such acts if released unconditionally from detention on the sexually violent predator petition. Such likelihood must be evidenced by a recent overt act if the person is not totally confined at the time the petition is filed under RCW 71.09.030.
(9) "Mental abnormality" means a congenital or acquired condition affecting the emotional or volitional capacity which predisposes the person to the commission of criminal sexual acts in a degree constituting such person a menace to the health and safety of others.
(10) "Personality disorder" means an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time and leads to distress or impairment. Purported evidence of a personality disorder must be supported by testimony of a licensed forensic psychologist or psychiatrist.
(11) "Predatory" means acts directed towards: (a) Strangers; (b) individuals with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization; or (c) persons of casual acquaintance with whom no substantial personal relationship exists.
(12) "Prosecuting agency" means the prosecuting attorney of the county where the person was convicted or charged or the attorney general if requested by the prosecuting attorney, as provided in RCW 71.09.030.
(13) "Recent overt act" means any act, threat, or combination thereof that has either caused harm of a sexually violent nature or creates a reasonable apprehension of such harm in the mind of an objective person who knows of the history and mental condition of the person engaging in the act or behaviors.
(14) "Risk potential activity" or "risk potential facility" means an activity or facility that provides a higher incidence of risk to the public from persons conditionally released from the special commitment center. Risk potential activities and facilities include: Public and private schools, school bus stops, licensed day care and licensed preschool facilities, public parks, publicly dedicated trails, sports fields, playgrounds, recreational and community centers, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, public libraries, public and private youth camps, and others identified by the department following the hearings on a potential site required in RCW 71.09.315. For purposes of this chapter, "school bus stops" does not include bus stops established primarily for public transit.
(15) "Secretary" means the secretary of social and health services or the secretary's designee.
(16) "Secure community transition facility" means a residential facility for persons civilly committed and conditionally released to a less restrictive alternative under this chapter. A secure community transition facility has supervision and security, and either provides or ensures the provision of sex offender treatment services. Secure community transition facilities include but are not limited to the facility established pursuant to RCW 71.09.250(1)(a)(i) and any community-based facilities established under this chapter and operated by the secretary or under contract with the secretary.
(17) "Secure facility" means a residential facility for persons civilly confined under the provisions of this chapter that includes security measures sufficient to protect the community. Such facilities include total confinement facilities, secure community transition facilities, and any residence used as a court-ordered placement under RCW 71.09.096.
(18) "Sexually violent offense" means an act committed on, before, or after July 1, 1990, that is: (a) An act defined in Title 9A RCW as rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree by forcible compulsion, rape of a child in the first or second degree, statutory rape in the first or second degree, indecent liberties by forcible compulsion, indecent liberties against a child under age fourteen, incest against a child under age fourteen, or child molestation in the first or second degree; (b) a felony offense in effect at any time prior to July 1, 1990, that is comparable to a sexually violent offense as defined in (a) of this subsection, or any federal or out-of-state conviction for a felony offense that under the laws of this state would be a sexually violent offense as defined in this subsection; (c) an act of murder in the first or second degree, assault in the first or second degree, assault of a child in the first or second degree, kidnapping in the first or second degree, burglary in the first degree, residential burglary, or unlawful imprisonment, which act, either at the time of sentencing for the offense or subsequently during civil commitment proceedings pursuant to this chapter, has been determined beyond a reasonable doubt to have been sexually motivated, as that term is defined in RCW 9.94A.030; or (d) an act as described in chapter 9A.28 RCW, that is an attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy to commit one of the felonies designated in (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection.
(19) "Sexually violent predator" means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined in a secure facility.
(20) "Total confinement facility" means a secure facility that provides supervision and sex offender treatment services in a total confinement setting. Total confinement facilities include the special commitment center and any similar facility designated as a total confinement facility by the secretary.
(21) "Treatment" means the sex offender specific treatment program at the special commitment center or a specific course of sex offender treatment pursuant to RCW 71.09.092 (1) and (2).
[ 2021 c 236 s 2. Prior: 2015 c 278 s 2; 2009 c 409 s 1; 2006 c 303 s 10; prior: 2003 c 216 s 2; 2003 c 50 s 1; 2002 c 68 s 4; 2002 c 58 s 2; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 102; 2001 c 286 s 4; 1995 c 216 s 1; 1992 c 145 s 17; 1990 1st ex.s. c 12 s 2; 1990 c 3 s 1002.]

Notes:

Findings2021 c 236: "The legislature finds that in 2008, the sex offender policy board was established to provide a more coordinated and integrated response to sex offender management in Washington state. The legislature further finds that in March 2020, the board was convened to review policies and practices related to sexually violent predators. The legislature recognizes that the board released a report and a series of recommendations regarding improvement to the current practice in order to ensure a successful transition for individuals convicted of sex offenses from total confinement back into the community. The legislature resolves to increase community safety through successful transition by enacting the recommendations of the board and other related policies." [ 2021 c 236 s 1.]
Effective date2015 c 278 ss 1 and 2: See note following RCW 71.09.070.
Application2009 c 409: "This act applies to all persons currently committed or awaiting commitment under chapter 71.09 RCW either on, before, or after May 7, 2009, whether confined in a secure facility or on conditional release." [ 2009 c 409 s 15.]
Effective date2009 c 409: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 7, 2009]." [ 2009 c 409 s 16.]
SeverabilityEffective date2003 c 216: See notes following RCW 71.09.300.
Application2003 c 50: "This act applies prospectively only and not retroactively and does not apply to development regulations adopted or amended prior to April 17, 2003." [ 2003 c 50 s 3.]
Effective date2003 c 50: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 17, 2003]." [ 2003 c 50 s 4.]
PurposeSeverabilityEffective date2002 c 68: See notes following RCW 36.70A.200.
Effective date2002 c 58: See note following RCW 71.09.085.
IntentSeverabilityEffective dates2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
RecommendationsApplicationEffective date2001 c 286: See notes following RCW 71.09.015.
Effective date1990 1st ex.s. c 12: See note following RCW 13.40.020.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 324 cases (25 in the last 5 years), 1992–2025 · leading case: In Re the Det. of Danforth, 264 P.3d 783 (Wash. 2011).
In Re the Det. of Danforth, 264 P.3d 783 (Wash. 2011). · cites it 70× “Respondent has committed a recent overt act as that term is defined in RCW 71.09.020, namely through statements Mr.”
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). · cites it 11× “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). · cites it 23× “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
In Re Det. of Anderson, 211 P.3d 994 (Wash. 2009). · cites it 22× “Whether or not Anderson's conduct amounted to a recent overt act, according to former RCW 71.09.020(10) (2006), recodified as RCW 71.”
In re the Det. of Anderson, 166 Wash. 2d 543 (Wash. 2009). · cites it 22× “Whether or not Anderson’s conduct amounted to a recent overt act, according to former RCW 71.09.020(10) (2006), recodified as RCW 71.”
In re the Det. of Brooks, 145 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2001). · cites it 13× “ISSUES (1) Does the definition of “sexually violent predator” in former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995) require a consideration of LRAs to confinement in a secure facility? (2) Is it a violation of the equal protection clauses of the federal and state constitutions for LRAs to…”
In re the Det. of Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002). · cites it 11× “The psychologist retained by the State opined that to a reasonable psychological certainty, Albrecht met the criteria for sexually violent predator under former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995). 4 On November 7, 1996, an arrest warrant was signed for Albrecht’s continued detention…”
Det. of Marshall v. State, 125 P.3d 111 (Wash. 2005). · cites it 11× “This offense was a sexually violent offense, as the term is defined in RCW 71.09.020. At the same time, Mr. Marshall pleaded guilty to communicating with a child for immoral purposes; the offense was committed in 1989, and the victim was an 11-year-old boy.”
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). · cites it 10× “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
In Re the Det. of Taylor-Rose, 199 Wash. App. 866 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 13× “1 RCW 71.09.020 has been amended since the events of this case transpired.”
In Re Det. of Stout, 150 P.3d 86 (Wash. 2007). · cites it 6× “[6] Before the Court of Appeals, Stout argued that "because the definition of a `sexually violent offense' [under RCW 71.09.020(15)] describes the listed offenses as `acts,' the act must be re-proven.”
In Re Det. of Pouncy, 229 P.3d 678 (Wash. 2010). · cites it 8× “There is also no need to reach the issue in this case because the legislature has amended RCW 71.09.020 to include a definition of "personality disorder.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(1) — 48 cases
In re the Det. of Brooks, 145 Wash. 2d 275 (Wash. 2001). “ISSUES (1) Does the definition of “sexually violent predator” in former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995) require a consideration of LRAs to confinement in a secure facility? (2) Is it a violation of the equal protection clauses of the federal and state constitutions for LRAs to…”
In re the Det. of Turay, 986 P.2d 790 (Wash. 1999).
In re the Det. of Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002). “The psychologist retained by the State opined that to a reasonable psychological certainty, Albrecht met the criteria for sexually violent predator under former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995). 4 On November 7, 1996, an arrest warrant was signed for Albrecht’s continued detention…”
In Re Det. of Turay, 986 P.2d 790 (Wash. 1999).
In Re Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(1)(1995) — 1 case
In Re Det. of Brooks, 36 P.3d 1034 (Wash. 2001).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(10) — 49 cases
In Re the Det. of Danforth, 264 P.3d 783 (Wash. 2011). “Respondent has committed a recent overt act as that term is defined in RCW 71.09.020, namely through statements Mr.”
In Re Det. of Anderson, 211 P.3d 994 (Wash. 2009). “Whether or not Anderson's conduct amounted to a recent overt act, according to former RCW 71.09.020(10) (2006), recodified as RCW 71.”
In re the Det. of Anderson, 166 Wash. 2d 543 (Wash. 2009). “Whether or not Anderson’s conduct amounted to a recent overt act, according to former RCW 71.09.020(10) (2006), recodified as RCW 71.”
Det. of Marshall v. State, 125 P.3d 111 (Wash. 2005). “This offense was a sexually violent offense, as the term is defined in RCW 71.09.020. At the same time, Mr. Marshall pleaded guilty to communicating with a child for immoral purposes; the offense was committed in 1989, and the victim was an 11-year-old boy.”
In Re Det. of Anderson, 139 P.3d 396 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(11) — 3 cases
In re the Det. of Abolafya, 56 P.3d 608 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
Abolafya v. State, 56 P.3d 608 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
Davis v. State, 109 Wash. App. 734 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(11)(a) — 1 case
In Re The Det. Of: Andrew Vejar (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(12) — 24 cases
In Re the Det. of Danforth, 264 P.3d 783 (Wash. 2011). “Respondent has committed a recent overt act as that term is defined in RCW 71.09.020, namely through statements Mr.”
In Re Det. of Post, 241 P.3d 1234 (Wash. 2010).
In re the Det. of Post, 170 Wash. 2d 302 (Wash. 2010).
In re the Det. of Anderson, 166 Wash. 2d 543 (Wash. 2009). “Whether or not Anderson’s conduct amounted to a recent overt act, according to former RCW 71.09.020(10) (2006), recodified as RCW 71.”
In re the Det. of Anderson, 368 P.3d 162 (Wash. 2016).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(13) — 11 cases
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
State v. Griffith, 150 P.3d 577 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(14) — 2 cases
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(15) — 40 cases
Det. of Marshall v. State, 125 P.3d 111 (Wash. 2005). “This offense was a sexually violent offense, as the term is defined in RCW 71.09.020. At the same time, Mr. Marshall pleaded guilty to communicating with a child for immoral purposes; the offense was committed in 1989, and the victim was an 11-year-old boy.”
In re the Det. of Broten, 115 Wash. App. 252 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).
State v. Stout, 159 Wash. 2d 357 (Wash. 2007).
In Re Det. of Stout, 150 P.3d 86 (Wash. 2007). “[6] Before the Court of Appeals, Stout argued that "because the definition of a `sexually violent offense' [under RCW 71.09.020(15)] describes the listed offenses as `acts,' the act must be re-proven.”
In re the Pers. Restraint of Dutcher, 60 P.3d 635 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(15)(a) — 1 case
In re the Det. of Lewis, 143 P.3d 833 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(15)(b) — 4 cases
In Re Det. of Martin, 182 P.3d 951 (Wash. 2008).
In re the Det. of Martin, 163 Wash. 2d 501 (Wash. 2008).
In Re Det. of Martin, 136 P.3d 789 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
In re the Det. of Martin, 133 Wash. App. 450 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(15)(c) — 5 cases
State v. Stout, 159 Wash. 2d 357 (Wash. 2007).
In Re Det. of Stout, 150 P.3d 86 (Wash. 2007). “[6] Before the Court of Appeals, Stout argued that "because the definition of a `sexually violent offense' [under RCW 71.09.020(15)] describes the listed offenses as `acts,' the act must be re-proven.”
FROATS v. State, 140 P.3d 622 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
In re the Det. of Froats, 134 Wash. App. 420 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
State v. Stout, 114 P.3d 658 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(16) — 104 cases
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
In Re Det. of Stout, 150 P.3d 86 (Wash. 2007). “[6] Before the Court of Appeals, Stout argued that "because the definition of a `sexually violent offense' [under RCW 71.09.020(15)] describes the listed offenses as `acts,' the act must be re-proven.”
In Re Det. of Halgren, 132 P.3d 714 (Wash. 2006).
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
In Re Det. of Sease, 201 P.3d 1078 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(17) — 24 cases
In Re The Det. Of Troy Belcher, 385 P.3d 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
In Re the Det. of Taylor-Rose, 199 Wash. App. 866 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “1 RCW 71.09.020 has been amended since the events of this case transpired.”
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
In re the Det. of McGary, 128 Wash. App. 467 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(17)(a) — 5 cases
In re the Det. of Boynton, 152 Wash. App. 442 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).
In Re Det. of Boynton, 216 P.3d 1089 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).
In Re Det. of Coppin, 238 P.3d 1192 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
In re the Det. of Coppin, 157 Wash. App. 537 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(17)(c) — 2 cases
In re the Det. of Peterson, 389 P.3d 780 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(18) — 98 cases
In Re Det. of Post, 241 P.3d 1234 (Wash. 2010).
In Re the Det. of Taylor-Rose, 199 Wash. App. 866 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “1 RCW 71.09.020 has been amended since the events of this case transpired.”
State v. McCuistion, 275 P.3d 1092 (Wash. 2012).
In re the Det. of Post, 170 Wash. 2d 302 (Wash. 2010).
In re the Pers. Restraint of Mattson, 166 Wash. 2d 730 (Wash. 2009).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(18)(c) — 1 case
Det. of Aron Nixon (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(19) — 16 cases
State v. Donaghe, 256 P.3d 1171 (Wash. 2011).
State v. Donaghe, 172 Wash. 2d 253 (Wash. 2011).
In Re The Det. Of Robert Lough, 533 P.3d 1184 (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).
In Re: The Det. Of Randy R. Smith (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(2) — 13 cases
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
Young v. Weston, 898 F. Supp. 744 (W.D. Wash. 1995).
Matter of Det. of Twining, 894 P.2d 1331 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995).
In re the Det. of Durbin, 160 Wash. App. 414 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).
In re the Det. of Anthony Rushton, 359 P.3d 935 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(20) — 2 cases
In Re The Det. Of: Curtis Brogi (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(21) — 1 case
In Re The Det. Of Robert Lough, 533 P.3d 1184 (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(3) — 5 cases
Young v. Weston, 898 F. Supp. 744 (W.D. Wash. 1995).
In Re the Det. of Brooks, 973 P.2d 486 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999).
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
In re the Det. of Anthony Rushton, 359 P.3d 935 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).
Matter of Pers. Restraint of Young, 857 P.2d 989 (Wash. 1993).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(4) — 1 case
Young v. Weston, 898 F. Supp. 744 (W.D. Wash. 1995).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(4)(c) — 1 case
Matter of Pers. Restraint of Young, 857 P.2d 989 (Wash. 1993).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(5) — 22 cases
In re the Det. of Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002). “The psychologist retained by the State opined that to a reasonable psychological certainty, Albrecht met the criteria for sexually violent predator under former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995). 4 On November 7, 1996, an arrest warrant was signed for Albrecht’s continued detention…”
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
Davis v. State, 109 Wash. App. 734 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
In Re Det. of Davis, 37 P.3d 325 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
In re the Det. of Broten, 115 Wash. App. 252 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(6) — 28 cases
In re the Det. of Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002). “The psychologist retained by the State opined that to a reasonable psychological certainty, Albrecht met the criteria for sexually violent predator under former RCW 71.09.020(1) (1995). 4 On November 7, 1996, an arrest warrant was signed for Albrecht’s continued detention…”
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
In Re Albrecht, 51 P.3d 73 (Wash. 2002).
In Re Det. of Davis, 37 P.3d 325 (Wash. Ct. App. 2002).
In re the Det. of Broten, 115 Wash. App. 252 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(6)(c) — 4 cases
Det. of Henrickson v. State, 2 P.3d 473 (Wash. 2000). “" RCW 71.09.020(1) (emphasis added). The statute's definition of "mental abnormality" is tied directly to present dangerousness.”
State v. Thomas, 138 Wash. 2d 630 (Wash. 1999).
State v. Thomas, 980 P.2d 1275 (Wash. 1999).
Henrickson v. State, 140 Wash. 2d 686 (Wash. 2000).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(7) — 34 cases
In Re Det. of Moore, 216 P.3d 1015 (Wash. 2009).
In Re Det. of Keeney, 169 P.3d 852 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007).
In re the Det. of Moore, 167 Wash. 2d 113 (Wash. 2009).
In re the Det. of Keeney, 141 Wash. App. 318 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007).
In Re the Det. of Taylor-Rose, 199 Wash. App. 866 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017). “1 RCW 71.09.020 has been amended since the events of this case transpired.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(8) — 40 cases
In re the Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “The Washington statute, RCW 71.09.020, provides in relevant part: “ ‘Sexually violent predator’ means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely…”
In Re The Det. Of Troy Belcher, 385 P.3d 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
In re the Det. of Durbin, 160 Wash. App. 414 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).
Det. of Marshall v. State, 125 P.3d 111 (Wash. 2005). “This offense was a sexually violent offense, as the term is defined in RCW 71.09.020. At the same time, Mr. Marshall pleaded guilty to communicating with a child for immoral purposes; the offense was committed in 1989, and the victim was an 11-year-old boy.”
In Re Det. of Thorell, 72 P.3d 708 (Wash. 2003). “020, provides in relevant part: "`Sexually violent predator' means any person who has been convicted of or charged with a crime of sexual violence and who suffers from a mental abnormality or personality disorder which makes the person likely to engage in predatory acts of…”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.020(9) — 19 cases
In Re Det. of Pouncy, 229 P.3d 678 (Wash. 2010). “There is also no need to reach the issue in this case because the legislature has amended RCW 71.09.020 to include a definition of "personality disorder.”
In re the Det. of Pouncy, 168 Wash. 2d 382 (Wash. 2010).
In Re The Det. Of: Rick A. Monroe, 392 P.3d 1088 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).
In Re The Det. Of Troy Belcher, 385 P.3d 174 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).
In re the Pers. Restraint of Meirhofer, 343 P.3d 731 (Wash. 2015).
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