{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-71a.12.260","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 71A.12.260","heading":"Community protection program—Less restrictive residential placement. (Effective until January 1, 2027.)","body":"A participant who demonstrates success in complying with reduced restrictions and remains free of offenses that may indicate a relapse for at least twelve months, may be considered for placement in a less restrictive community residential setting.\nThe process to move a participant to a less restrictive residential placement shall include, at a minimum:\n(1) Written verification of the person's treatment progress, compliance with reduced restrictions, an assessment of low risk of reoffense, and a recommendation as to suitable placement by the treatment team;\n(2) Development of a gradual phase-out plan by the treatment team, projected over a reasonable period of time and includes specific criteria for evaluating reductions in restrictions, especially supervision;\n(3) The absence of any incidents that may indicate relapse for a minimum of twelve months;\n(4) A written plan that details what supports and services, including the level of supervision the person will receive from the division upon exiting the community protection program;\n(5) An assessment consistent with the guidelines for risk assessments and psychosexual evaluations developed by the division, conducted by a qualified professional. At a minimum, the assessment shall include:\n(a) An evaluation of the participant's risk of reoffense and/or dangerousness; and\n(b) An opinion as to whether or not the person can be managed successfully in a less restrictive community residential setting;\n(6) Recommendation by the treatment team that the participant is ready to move to a less restrictive community residential placement.","path":["Title 71A","Chapter 71A.12"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=71A.12.260","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T04:06:01Z","sha256":"f06dcf52834e7214680e69d84fa4e70bffd4291378c1602d5f75b125844b634a","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-71a.12.250","next":"us-wa/rcw-71a.12.280"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}