In re the Detention of Anderson
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtVan Deren, J.
¶1 John Charles Anderson appeals the trial court’s decision to civilly commit him as a sexually violent predator under chapter 71.09 RCW. He argues that the trial court erred when it (1) admitted statements he made during his treatment at Western State Hospital (WSH), (2) found he committed a recent overt act, and (3) refused to allow his chosen expert’s testimony. Holding that the trial court erred in refusing to appoint a testifying expert for Anderson, we reverse and remand for a new trial.
I. FACTS
1. Criminal History
¶2 In 1988, at age 17, Anderson anally raped a two and a half year old…
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