Proceedings Under Washington's New Statutory Scheme Providing for the Indefinite Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Are Civil, Not Criminal, in Nature

Authors

Timothy Michael Blood

Abstract

In this Symposium Article, the author discusses the constitutional importance of classifying Washington’s Sexually Violent Predator Act, RCW 71.09.060, as a civil commitment and not a criminal sanction.

Recommended Citation

Timothy Michael Blood, Proceedings Under Washington's New Statutory Scheme Providing for the Indefinite Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators Are Civil, Not Criminal, in Nature, 15 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 855 (1992).