In re Ross

—A jury concluded that Casper William Ross is a sexually violent predator under chapter 71.09 RCW. Ross appeals, arguing the trial court erred in (1) not allowing evidence of less restrictive alternative treatment; (2) failing to instruct the jury regarding less restrictive alternative treatment; (3) failing to instruct the jury on the burden of proof; and (4) allowing him to be shackled and fitted with a shock belt during trial. Ross also challenges the sufficiency of the evidence and argues that the sexually violent predator act (SVPA), chapter 71.09 RCW, violates the ex post facto clauses…