This bill amends existing laws regarding the management and civil commitment of sexually violent predators in Washington State. It requires that when a person is identified as potentially meeting the criteria of a sexually violent predator, the agency with jurisdiction must refer the individual to the prosecuting attorney and the attorney general three months prior to their anticipated release from confinement. The bill specifies that the agency must provide comprehensive records related to the individual, including institutional records, psychological evaluations, and prior arrest records. Additionally, it grants the prosecuting agency the authority to obtain necessary records from public agencies to aid in determining whether to seek civil commitment, with strict guidelines on the handling and disclosure of such records.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that allows the prosecuting agency to issue civil investigative demands to public agencies for relevant documents before initiating civil proceedings. This section outlines the requirements for such demands, including the need for specificity and the ability to petition for extensions or modifications. It also establishes the court's jurisdiction to enforce compliance with these demands. The bill includes provisions that clarify eligibility for supervision compliance credit for offenders, particularly those under certain sentencing conditions, and ensures that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remainder remains effective.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 71.09.020, 71.09.092, 71.09.030, 71.09.055, 71.09.060, 71.09.070, 71.09.090, 71.09.094, 71.09.096, 71.09.250, 71.09.280, 9.94A.717
Substitute Bill: 71.09.025, 9.94A.717
Bill as Passed Legislature: 71.09.025, 9.94A.717
Session Law: 71.09.025, 9.94A.717