Legal Opinion
In re the Personal Restraint of Mattson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 20, 2009No. 81324-8PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.
¶1 — Respondent Mark Mattson was convicted of the crime of indecent liberties by forcible compulsion and sentenced to 120 months’ incarceration followed by 36-48 months of community custody. As a sex offender, Mattson was ineligible for early release under RCW 9.94A.728(1).1 However, with time for good behavior, he became eligible for transfer into community custody. RCW 9.94A.728(2).
¶2 Mattson submitted release plans as provided for in RCW 9.94A.728(2)(c). Following Department of Corrections (DOC) Policy Directive 350.200, which prohibits the release of sexually violent predators into the…
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