State v. Jagger

¶1 Mathew Jagger appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss the charge of escape of a sexually violent predator under RCW 9A.76.115. He argues that the statute unconstitutionally criminalizes escape from a civil facility and violates both the double jeopardy clause and the equal protection guaranties of the *528Washington and United States constitutions. We disagree and affirm.

Houghton, J.

*528FACTS

¶2 On March 15, 2006, the State committed Jagger to the McNeil Island Special Commitment Center (SCC) after a jury found him to be a sexually violent predator (SVP). On July 21, officials at…