Community protection program—Application.

*** 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.