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WA Rev Code § 9.94A.833 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.833 - Special allegation—Involving minor in felony offense—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.833 Special allegation—Involving minor in felony offense—Procedures.(1) In a prosecution of a criminal street gang-related felony offense, the prosecution may file a special allegation that the felony offense involved the compensation, threatening, or solicitation of a minor in order to involve that minor in the commission of the felony offense, as described under RCW 9.94A.533(10)(a).(2) The state has the burden of proving a special allegation made under this section beyond a reasonable doubt. If a jury is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether the criminal street gang-related felony offense involved the compensation, threatening, or solicitation of a minor in order to involve that minor in the commission of the felony offense. If no jury is had, the court shall make a finding of fact as to whether the criminal street gang-related felony offense involved the compensation, threatening, or solicitation of a minor in order to involve that minor in the commission of the felony offense.[ 2008 c 276 § 302.]NOTES:Severability—Part headings, subheadings not law—2008 c 276: See notes following RCW 36.28A.200.
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.834 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.834 - Special allegation—Endangerment by eluding a police vehicle—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.834 Special allegation—Endangerment by eluding a police vehicle—Procedures.(1) The prosecuting attorney may file a special allegation of endangerment by eluding in every criminal case involving a charge of attempting to elude a police vehicle under RCW 46.61.024, when sufficient admissible evidence exists, to show that one or more persons other than the defendant or the pursuing law enforcement officer were threatened with physical injury or harm by the actions of the person committing the crime of attempting to elude a police vehicle.(2) In a criminal case in which there has been a special allegation, the state shall prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime while endangering one or more persons other than the defendant or the pursuing law enforcement officer. The court shall make a finding of fact of whether or not one or more persons other than the defendant or the pursuing law enforcement officer were endangered at the time of the commission of the crime, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether or not one or more persons other than the defendant or the pursuing law enforcement officer were endangered during the commission of the crime.[ 2008 c 219 § 2.]NOTES:Short title—2008 c 219: "This act may be known and cited as the Guillermo "Bobby" Aguilar and Edgar F. Trevino-Mendoza public safety act of 2008." [ 2008 c 219 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.835 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.835 - Special allegation—Sexual motivation—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.835 Special allegation—Sexual motivation—Procedures.(1) The prosecuting attorney shall file a special allegation of sexual motivation in every criminal case, felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor, other than sex offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 when sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding of sexual motivation by a reasonable and objective fact finder.(2) In a criminal case wherein there has been a special allegation the state shall prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime with a sexual motivation. The court shall make a finding of fact of whether or not a sexual motivation was present at the time of the commission of the crime, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether or not the defendant committed the crime with a sexual motivation. This finding shall not be applied to sex offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030.(3) The prosecuting attorney shall not withdraw the special allegation of sexual motivation without approval of the court through an order of dismissal of the special allegation. The court shall not dismiss this special allegation unless it finds that such an order is necessary to correct an error in the initial charging decision or unless there are evidentiary problems which make proving the special allegation doubtful.[ 2009 c 28 § 15; 2006 c 123 § 2; 1999 c 143 § 11; 1990 c 3 § 601. Formerly RCW 9.94A.127.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.Effective date—2006 c 123: See note following RCW 9.94A.533.Effective date—Application—1990 c 3 §§ 601-605: "(1) Sections 601 through 605 of this act, for purposes of sentencing adult or juvenile offenders, shall take effect July 1, 1990, and shall apply to crimes or offenses committed on or after July 1, 1990.(2) For purposes of defining a "sexually violent offense" pursuant to section 1002(4) of this act, sections 601 through 605 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1990, and shall apply to crimes committed on, before, or after July 1, 1990." [ 1990 c 3 § 606.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.836 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.836 - Special allegation—Offense was predatory—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.836 Special allegation—Offense was predatory—Procedures.(1) In a prosecution for rape of a child in the first degree, rape of a child in the second degree, or child molestation in the first degree, the prosecuting attorney shall file a special allegation that the offense was predatory whenever sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding by a reasonable and objective fact finder that the offense was predatory, unless the prosecuting attorney determines, after consulting with a victim, that filing a special allegation under this section is likely to interfere with the ability to obtain a conviction.(2) Once a special allegation has been made under this section, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the offense was predatory. If a jury is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether the offense was predatory. If no jury is had, the court shall make a finding of fact as to whether the offense was predatory.(3) The prosecuting attorney shall not withdraw a special allegation filed under this section without the approval of the court through an order of dismissal of the allegation. The court may not dismiss the special allegation unless it finds that the order is necessary to correct an error in the initial charging decision or that there are evidentiary problems that make proving the special allegation doubtful.[ 2006 c 122 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 122 §§ 1-4 and 6: "Sections 1 through 4 and 6 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately [March 20, 2006]." [ 2006 c 122 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.837 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.837 - Special allegation—Victim was under fifteen years of age—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.837 Special allegation—Victim was under fifteen years of age—Procedures.(1) In a prosecution for rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, indecent liberties by forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree with sexual motivation, the prosecuting attorney shall file a special allegation that the victim of the offense was under fifteen years of age at the time of the offense whenever sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding by a reasonable and objective fact finder that the victim was under fifteen years of age at the time of the offense, unless the prosecuting attorney determines, after consulting with a victim, that filing a special allegation under this section is likely to interfere with the ability to obtain a conviction.(2) Once a special allegation has been made under this section, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim was under fifteen years of age at the time of the offense. If a jury is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether the victim was under the age of fifteen at the time of the offense. If no jury is had, the court shall make a finding of fact as to whether the victim was under the age of fifteen at the time of the offense.(3) The prosecuting attorney shall not withdraw a special allegation filed under this section without the approval of the court through an order of dismissal of the allegation. The court may not dismiss the special allegation unless it finds that the order is necessary to correct an error in the initial charging decision or that there are evidentiary problems that make proving the special allegation doubtful.[ 2006 c 122 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 122 §§ 1-4 and 6: See note following RCW 9.94A.836.
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.838 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.838 - Special allegation—Victim had diminished capacity—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.838 Special allegation—Victim had diminished capacity—Procedures.(1) In a prosecution for rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree with forcible compulsion, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree with sexual motivation, the prosecuting attorney shall file a special allegation that the victim of the offense was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult, whenever sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding by a reasonable and objective fact finder that the victim was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult, unless the prosecuting attorney determines, after consulting with a victim, that filing a special allegation under this section is likely to interfere with the ability to obtain a conviction.(2) Once a special allegation has been made under this section, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult. If a jury is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether the victim was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult. If no jury is had, the court shall make a finding of fact as to whether the victim was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult.(3) The prosecuting attorney shall not withdraw a special allegation filed under this section without the approval of the court through an order of dismissal of the allegation. The court may not dismiss the special allegation unless it finds that the order is necessary to correct an error in the initial charging decision or that there are evidentiary problems that make proving the special allegation doubtful.(4) For purposes of this section, " developmentally disabled," "mentally disordered," and "frail elder or vulnerable adult" have the same meaning as in *RCW 9A.44.010.[ 2006 c 122 § 3.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 9A.44.010 was amended by 2007 c 20 § 3, changing the definition of "developmentally disabled" and "mentally disordered" to "person with a developmental disability" and "person with a mental disorder," respectively.Effective date—2006 c 122 §§ 1-4 and 6: See note following RCW 9.94A.836.
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.839 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.839 - Special allegation—Sexual conduct with victim in return for a fee—Procedures.

RCW 9.94A.839 Special allegation—Sexual conduct with victim in return for a fee—Procedures.(1) In a prosecution for a violation of RCW 9A.44.073, 9A.44.076, 9A.44.079, 9A.44.083, 9A.44.086, or 9A.44.089, or an anticipatory offense for a violation of RCW 9A.44.073, 9A.44.076, 9A.44.079, 9A.44.083, 9A.44.086, or 9A.44.089, committed on or after July 22, 2007, the prosecuting attorney may file a special allegation that the defendant engaged, agreed, offered, attempted, solicited another, or conspired to engage the victim in the sexual conduct in return for a fee, when sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding by a reasonable and objective fact finder that the defendant engaged, agreed, offered, attempted, solicited another, or conspired to engage the victim in the sexual conduct in return for a fee.(2) Once a special allegation has been made under this section, the state has the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant engaged, agreed, offered, attempted, solicited another, or conspired to engage the victim in the sexual conduct in return for a fee. If a jury is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether the defendant engaged, agreed, offered, attempted, solicited another, or conspired to engage the victim in the sexual conduct in exchange for a fee. If no jury is had, the court shall make a finding of fact as to whether the defendant engaged, agreed, offered, attempted, solicited another, or conspired to engage the victim in the sexual conduct in exchange for a fee.(3) For purposes of this section, "sexual conduct" means sexual intercourse or sexual contact as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW.[ 2007 c 368 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.840 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.840 - Sex offenders—Release from total confinement—Notification of prosecutor.

RCW 9.94A.840 Sex offenders—Release from total confinement—Notification of prosecutor.(1)(a) When it appears that a person who has been convicted of a sexually violent offense may meet the criteria of a sexually violent predator as defined in *RCW 71.09.020(1), the agency with jurisdiction over the person shall refer the person in writing to the prosecuting attorney of the county where that person was convicted, three months prior to the anticipated release from total confinement.(b) The agency shall inform the prosecutor of the following:(i) The person's name, identifying factors, anticipated future residence, and offense history; and(ii) Documentation of institutional adjustment and any treatment received.(2) This section applies to acts committed before, on, or after March 26, 1992.(3) The agency with jurisdiction, its employees, and officials shall be immune from liability for any good-faith conduct under this section.(4) As used in this section, "agency with jurisdiction" means that agency with the authority to direct the release of a person serving a sentence or term of confinement and includes the department of corrections, the indeterminate sentence review board, and the department of social and health services.[ 1992 c 45 § 1; 1990 c 3 § 122. Formerly RCW 9.94A.151.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 71.09.020 was amended by 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 102, changing subsection (1) to subsection (12). RCW 71.09.020 was subsequently amended by 2002 c 58 § 2, changing subsection (12) to subsection (16). RCW 71.09.020 was subsequently amended by 2009 c 409 § 1, changing subsection (16) to subsection (18). RCW 71.09.020 was subsequently amended by 2021 c 236 § 2, changing subsection (18) to subsection (19).Severability—1992 c 45: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1992 c 45 § 8.]Application—1992 c 45: "This act applies to sex offenses committed on, before, or after March 26, 1992." [ 1992 c 45 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.843 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.843 - Sex offenders—Release of information—Immunity.

RCW 9.94A.843 Sex offenders—Release of information—Immunity.The department, its employees, and officials, shall be immune from liability for release of information regarding sex offenders that complies with RCW 4.24.550.[ 1990 c 3 § 123. Formerly RCW 9.94A.152.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.844 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.844 - Sex offenders—Discretionary decisions—Immunity.

RCW 9.94A.844 Sex offenders—Discretionary decisions—Immunity.Law enforcement agencies and the department of corrections are immune from civil liability for damages from discretionary decisions made under chapter 436, Laws of 2005 if they make a good faith effort to comply with chapter 436, Laws of 2005.[ 2005 c 436 § 5.]NOTES:Reviser's note: 2005 c 436 § 6 (an expiration date section) was repealed by 2006 c 131 § 2.
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.846 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.846 - Sex offenders—Release of information.

RCW 9.94A.846 Sex offenders—Release of information.In addition to any other information required to be released under other provisions of this chapter, the department may, pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, release information concerning convicted sex offenders confined to the department of corrections.[ 1990 c 3 § 124. Formerly RCW 9.94A.153.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.865 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.865 - Standard sentence ranges—Revisions or modifications—Submission to legislature.

RCW 9.94A.865 Standard sentence ranges—Revisions or modifications—Submission to legislature.Revisions or modifications of standard sentence ranges or other standards, together with any additional list of standard sentence ranges, shall be submitted to the legislature at least every two years.[ 1986 c 257 § 19; 1981 c 137 § 7. Formerly RCW 9.94A.070.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.Effective date—1986 c 257 §§ 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.8673 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.8673 - Sex offender policy board—Membership—Expenses and compensation.

RCW 9.94A.8673 Sex offender policy board—Membership—Expenses and compensation.(1) Within funds appropriated for this purpose, the sentencing guidelines commission shall establish and maintain a sex offender policy board.(2)(a) The board shall serve to advise the governor and the legislature as necessary on issues relating to sex offender management.(b) At such times as the governor or a legislative committee of jurisdiction may request, the sex offender policy board may be convened to:(i) Undertake projects to assist policymakers in making informed judgments about issues relating to sex offender policy; and(ii) Conduct case reviews of sex offense incidents to understand performance of Washington's sex offender prevention and response systems.(3) The sex offender policy board shall consist of thirteen voting members. Unless the member is specifically named in this section, the following organizations shall designate a person to sit on the board. The voting membership shall consist of the following:(a) A representative of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs;(b) A representative of the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys;(c) A representative of the Washington association of criminal defense lawyers;(d) The chair of the indeterminate sentence review board or his or her designee;(e) A representative of the Washington association for the treatment of sex abusers;(f) The secretary of the department of corrections or his or her designee;(g) A representative of the Washington state superior court judges' association;(h) The assistant secretary of the juvenile rehabilitation administration or his or her designee;(i) The office of crime victims advocacy in the department of commerce;(j) A representative of the Washington state association of counties;(k) A representative of the association of Washington cities;(l) A representative of the Washington association of sexual assault programs; and(m) The director of the special commitment center or his or her designee.(4) The board shall choose its chair by majority vote from among its voting membership. The chair's term shall be two years.(5) As appropriate, the board shall consult with the criminal justice division in the attorney general's office and the Washington institute for public policy.(6) Members of the board shall receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 37; 2008 c 249 § 3.]NOTES:Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.Captions not law—2008 c 249: "Captions used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 2008 c 249 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 9.94A.868 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments|Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981.|9.94A.868 - Sex offender policy board—Quarterly meetings.

RCW 9.94A.868 Sex offender policy board—Quarterly meetings. (Expires June 30, 2023.)(1) In accordance with RCW 71.09.810, the sex offender policy board shall meet quarterly during the 2021-2023 biennium to continue its review of sexually violent predators and less restrictive alternative policies and best practices, collaborate with stakeholders and the department, provide outreach to providers and stakeholders, and monitor implementation of chapter 236, Laws of 2021. The board shall provide semiannual updates to the appropriate committees of the legislature during the 2021-2023 biennium.(2) This section expires June 30, 2023.[ 2021 c 236 § 15.]NOTES:Findings—2021 c 236: See note following RCW 71.09.020.