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===== Washington Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

9A.44.140\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.140|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.140]]\\
Registerable offenses: [[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44]]

=== What information must registrants provide? ===

9A.44.130(2)\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130]]

=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

By mail every 90 days for SVP; yearly for others\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.135|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.135]]\\
10/15/life 9A.44.140\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.140|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.140]]

=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===

Yes, level 1, level 2, and level 3.\\
Classification Levels\\
[[https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/2150/Classification-Levels|https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/2150/Classification-Levels]]

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

No.

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Yes, level I offenders who are in compliance 4.24.550(5)(ii)\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.550|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.550]]

=== Is there a registration fee? ===

No.

=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Notification to schools 9A.44.138\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.138|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.138]]\\
Public notification 4.24.550\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.550|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=4.24.550]]

=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

9A.44.142\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.142|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.142]]\\
9A.44.143\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.143|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.143]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===

Within 3 business days if here 10 or more days 9A.44.130(4)(a)(iv)\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130]]

=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===

Within 3 business days 9A.44.130(4)(a)(iv)\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.130]]


===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====

=== What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===

9A.44.045 and forward\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.045|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.045]]

=== Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===

Yes, for people with Community Custody Board (CCB) cases.\\
[[https://www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/isrb/faq.htm#ccb-cases|https://www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/isrb/faq.htm#ccb-cases]]\\
[[https://www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/isrb/faq.htm#lifetime-supervision|https://www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/isrb/faq.htm#lifetime-supervision]]

=== Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===

They have an entire chapter on it.\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.95|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.95]]

=== What are the state civil commitment laws? ===

79.09.010\\
Washington has 44 PAGES of statutes dealing with civil commitment ; 57 separate statutes\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.09.010|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.09.010]]

=== What is the age of consent? ===

Age 16 9A.44.89\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.089|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.089]]

=== Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===

9A.44.89\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.089|https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.089]]

===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

Felons and Voting Rights\\
[[https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/felons-and-voting-rights.aspx|https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/felons-and-voting-rights.aspx]]

=== What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===

[[http://www.waspc.org/sex-offender-information|http://www.waspc.org/sex-offender-information]]\\
\\
Felons and Voting Rights\\
[[https://www.waspc.org/assets/SexOffenders/Registered Sex Offender Information Sheet 2018.pdf|https://www.waspc.org/assets/SexOffenders/Registered Sex Offender Information Sheet 2018.pdf]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

[[https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/?step=1|https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law/?step=1]]

=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===

Search by number or text\\
[[http://app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/|http://app.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sex offender, sexual offense, sex offender registry

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

Create account\\
[[https://app.leg.wa.gov/DLR/user/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDLR%2fbilltracking|https://app.leg.wa.gov/DLR/user/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDLR%2fbilltracking]]\\
Email updates\\
[[https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WALEG/subscriber/new|https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WALEG/subscriber/new]]\\
RSS feed\\
[[http://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/AboutLegRSS.aspx|http://leg.wa.gov/legislature/Pages/AboutLegRSS.aspx]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

Judiciary(H)\\
[[http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/CRJ/Pages/default.aspx|http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/CRJ/Pages/default.aspx]]\\
Public safety(H)\\
[[http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/PS/Pages/default.aspx|http://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/PS/Pages/default.aspx]]\\
Law & justice(S)\\
[[https://leg.wa.gov/about-the-legislature/committees/senate/law/|https://leg.wa.gov/about-the-legislature/committees/senate/law/]]

=== Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===

[[https://leg.wa.gov/legislators/|https://leg.wa.gov/legislators/]]


===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

[[http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_contact.php?office=54528|http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_contact.php?office=54528 ]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===

[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===

Response needed.

=== Other helpful information ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/washington/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/washington/]]