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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(3).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 71A. Developmental Disabilities § 71A.12.210. Community protection program--Application - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-71a-developmental-disabilities/wa-rev-code-71a-12-210/
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