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State v. Harris

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided August 20, 2007No. 58313-1-IPublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Per curiam

¶1 Mark Harris appeals his civil commitment as a sexually violent predator (SVP) under chapter 71.09 RCW. Harris contends the trial court’s decision denying his request to testify in support of his motion to dismiss was an abuse of discretion. According to an offer of proof, Harris wanted to testify that the Department of Corrections (DOC) incorrectly calculated his release date and about DOC’s failure to approve his release plan. Harris also contends the trial court abused its discretion by excluding testimony at trial that if Harris were released from total confinement, the State could file…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. In re the Detention of TurayWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  2. State v. KilgoreWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  3. In Re Detention of TurayWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  4. In re the Personal Restraint of DutcherCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2002
  5. State v. AudettWashington Supreme Court · 2006

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. In Re Detention of PostWashington Supreme Court · 2010
  2. In re the Detention of PostWashington Supreme Court · 2010
  3. In Re Detention of PostCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2008
  4. In re the Detention of PostCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2008
  5. State v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2007

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