In re the Detention of Petersen

— We decide in this case whether committed sexually violent predators who seek appellate review of annual show cause hearings concerning their continuing confinement may appeal as of right, or whether they must file a motion for discretionary review. Where the trial court finds in a hearing under RCW 71.09.090(2) there is no probable cause to believe a violent sexual predator’s condition has changed, an appellate court reviews such a decision under the provisions of RAP 2.3(b).

We also decide whether the 1997 finding that Petersen, who has been confined as a sexually violent predator since…