In addition to any other information required to be released under this chapter, the department is authorized, pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, to release relevant information necessary to protect the public concerning a person who was acquitted of a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 due to insanity and was subsequently committed to the department pursuant to this chapter.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 10.77.207

  • Department: means the state department of social and health services. See Washington Code 10.77.010
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Release: means legal termination of the court-ordered commitment under the provisions of this chapter. See Washington Code 10.77.010