HB 2851: Conditionally released SVPs

Summary

• Provides that all civilly committed sexually violent predators (SVPs) have the right to a treatment plan that includes an individualized discharge plan, and describes elements that must be included in the individualized discharge plan.
• Shifts the primary responsibility for identifying less restrictive alternative (LRA) placements for SVPs to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in certain circumstances, and requires LRA placements that are in line with fair share principles, as defined, when possible.
• Makes changes to the provisions for determining conditions of release for SVPs on LRA placements, and outlines the services that LRA placements must include, if ordered by the court.
• Requires community notification of any change of address of a conditionally released SVP.
• Allows the Department of Corrections to enter a 72-hour arrest warrant pending a judicial bench warrant when a SVP on conditional release disappears.
• Provides that secure community transition facilities and other conditional release facilities may be sited in any county in the state.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2851), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗