Community protection program — Application.
RCW 71A.12.210
in effect*** 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 .
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 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71A.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026