Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
RCW 71.09.020
Findings- 2021 c 236 : "The legislature finds that in 2008, the sex offender policy board was established to provide a more coordinated and integrated response to sex offender management in Washington state. The legislature further finds that in March 2020, the board was convened to review policies and practices related to sexually violent predators. The legislature recognizes that the board released a report and a series of recommendations regarding improvement to the current practice in order to ensure a successful transition for individuals convicted of sex offenses from total confinement back into the community. The legislature resolves to increase community safety through successful transition by enacting the recommendations of the board and other related policies." [2021 c 236 s 1.]
Effective date- 2015 c 278 s s 1 and 2: See note following RCW 71.09.070.
Application- 2009 c 409 : "This act applies to all persons currently committed or awaiting commitment under chapter 71.09 RCW either on, before, or after May 7, 2009, whether confined in a secure facility or on conditional release." [2009 c 409 s 15.]
Effective date- 2009 c 409 : "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 7, 2009]." [2009 c 409 s 16.]
Severability-Effective date-2003 c 216: See notes following RCW 71.09.300.
Application-2003 c 50: "This act applies prospectively only and not retroactively and does not apply to development regulations adopted or amended prior to April 17, 2003." [ 2003 c 50 s 3.]
Effective date-2003 c 50: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 17, 2003]." [ 2003 c 50 s 4.]
Purpose-Severability-Effective date-2002 c 68: See notes following RCW 36.70A.200.
Effective date-2002 c 58: See note following RCW 71.09.085.
Intent-Severability-Effective dates-2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Recommendations-Application-Effective date-2001 c 286: See notes following RCW 71.09.015.
Effective date-1990 1st ex.s. c 12: See note following RCW 13.40.020.