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Committee considers bill to expand notice when sexually violent predators are released
Summary
HB 23-49 would require agencies handling releases to notify local elected officials and legislative representatives in addition to prosecutors about possible sexually violent predator releases, and would set timelines for notice when releases are by court order; DSHS indicated support for increased notification but proposed technical amendments.
Corey Patton summarized House Bill 23-49 as a proposal to strengthen notice requirements when a person who may meet the criteria of a sexually violent predator (SVP) is being released from confinement. The staff report said existing practice requires the agency of jurisdiction (DSHS, DOC or ISRB) to refer potential SVP cases to the county prosecutor and attorney general three months before release and to notify certain persons upon conditional release or discharge.
Representative Marie Lovett (28th Legislative District) asked that the practice of notifying local legislators, city leaders and county executives be codified so local officials and communities can…
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