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RCW 71.06.005 Application of chapter.
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With respect to sexual psychopaths, this chapter applies only to crimes or offenses committed before July 1, 1984. [ 1984 c 209 s 27.] Notes: Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
RCW 71.06.010 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Psychopathic personality" means the existence in any person of such hereditary, congenital, or acquired condition affecting the emotional or volitional rather than the intellectual field and manifest…
RCW 71.06.020 Sexual psychopaths—Petition.
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Where any person is charged in the superior court in this state with a sex offense and it appears that such person is a sexual psychopath, the prosecuting attorney may file a petition in the criminal proceeding, alleging that the defendant is a sexual psychopath and stating suffi…
RCW 71.06.030 Procedure on petition—Effect of acquittal on criminal charge.
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The court shall proceed to hear the criminal charge. If the defendant is convicted or has previously pleaded guilty to such charge, judgment shall be pronounced, but the execution of the sentence may be deferred or suspended, as in other criminal cases, and the court shall then p…