RCW 71A.12.210
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 1390-S.SL ) ***
RCW 71A.12.220 through 71A.12.280 apply to a person:
(1)(a) Who has been charged with or convicted of a crime and meets the following criteria:
(i)Has been convicted of one of the following:
(A)A crime of sexual violence as defined in chapter 9A.44 or 71.09 RCW including, but not limited to, rape, rape of a child, and child molestation;
(B)Sexual acts directed toward strangers, individuals with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization, or persons of casual acquaintance with whom no substantial personal relationship exists; or
(C)One or more violent offenses, as defined by RCW 9.94A.030 ; and
(ii)Constitutes a current risk to others as determined by a qualified professional. Charges or crimes that resulted in acquittal must be excluded; or
(b)Who has not been charged with and/or convicted of a crime, but meets the following criteria:
(i)Has a history of stalking, violent, sexually violent, predatory, and/or opportunistic behavior which demonstrates a likelihood to commit a violent, sexually violent, and/or predatory act; and
(ii)Constitutes a current risk to others as determined by a qualified professional; and
(2)Who has been determined to have a developmental disability as defined by RCW 71A.10.020 .
[ 2025 c 58 s 2042 ; 2006 c 303 s 2 .]
Notes:
Explanatory note — 2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050 .