In Re the Detention of Taylor-Rose

Maxa, A.C.J.

¶1 Brian Taylor-Rose appeals his civil commitment as a sexually violent predator (SVP) under RCW 71.09.060 following a jury trial.

¶2 We hold that (1) the trial court did not err in instructing the jury that second degree child molestation is a crime of sexual violence, (2) the State provided sufficient evidence that Taylor-Rose was likely to engage in predatory acts of sexual violence if not confined to a secure facility, (3) the trial court did not err in instructing the jury to determine Taylor-Rose’s risk level if released “unconditionally” from detention on the SVP petition,…