The civil commitment of pathologically violent sex offenders

  • Alexander D. Brooks
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Abstract

This article explores the issues surrounding the Sexually Violent Predator Statute enacted by the Washington state legislature. The statute provides for the confinement of violent and dangerous sex offenders who are also mentally abnormal or psychopathic. As other states are also considering comparable legislation, this article discusses the legal ramifications of such legislation.

Keywords

Public Health State Legislature Washington State Civil Commitment Legal Ramification 
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© Human Sciences Press, Inc 1994

Authors and Affiliations

  • Alexander D. Brooks
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  1. 1.Law Emeritus at Rutgers University Law SchoolS.I. Newhouse Center for Law and JusticeNewark

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