HB2698 mandates that courts consider prosecutor recommendations before approving less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators.

HB2698 amends Washington law to require courts to consider recommendations from the prosecutor before approving a less restrictive alternative for a sexually violent predator. The court must find that the predator will receive treatment from a qualified provider, that the treatment provider has agreed to accept the predator, and that the housing complies with security and distance restrictions. The court must also consider the prosecutor's recommendations on the appropriateness of the proposed housing.

HB2698 mandates that courts consider prosecutor recommendations before approving less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators.

HB2698 amends Washington law to require courts to consider recommendations from the prosecutor before approving a less restrictive alternative for a sexually violent predator. The court must find that the predator will receive treatment from a qualified provider, that the treatment provider has agreed to accept the predator, and that the housing complies with security and distance restrictions. The court must also consider the prosecutor's recommendations on the appropriateness of the proposed housing.