Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.280 (2026)

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When considering whether a person civilly committed under this chapter and conditionally released to a secure community transition facility is appropriate for release to a placement that is less restrictive than that facility, the court shall comply with the procedures set forth in RCW 71.09.090 through 71.09.096. In addition, the court shall consider whether the person has progressed in treatment to the point that a significant change in the person's routine, including but not limited to a change of employment, education, residence, or sex offender treatment provider will not cause the person to regress to the point that the person presents a greater risk to the community than can reasonably be addressed in the proposed placement.

[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 212.]

Notes:

Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2016–2016 · leading case: In Re The Det. Of Bradley B. Ward (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

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In Re The Det. Of Bradley B. Ward (Wash. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 3× “RCW 71.09.280. Under the show cause process, the petitioner must first show probable cause that his condition has so changed that conditional release is appropriate.”

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