Washington

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant: No
Tier system: Risk-based (3 levels). Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), Level 3 (high/SVP). Assessed by End of Sentence Review Committee. *RCW § 9A.44.130 et seq.*
Registration duration: All levels: Lifetime registration. (No tiered duration reduction.) *§ 9A.44.130*
Check-in frequency: Level 1: Annually; Level 2: Every 90 days; Level 3: Every 90 days. *§ 9A.44.130*
Residency restriction: Offenders under supervision: 880 ft from schools, childcare. General registrants: No statewide restriction once off supervision. *RCW § 9.94A.030*
Employer listed: Level 2 & 3 (employer name & address listed publicly). Level 1 restricted. *§ 4.24.550*
Relief available: Yes. Petition for relief after 10 yrs (Level 1); after 15 yrs (Level 2); Level 3: 15 yrs with higher threshold. *RCW § 9A.44.142*

Statutes and sources

RCW § 4.24.550 — Public registry employer listing (Levels 2 & 3)· verified 2026-06-16
RCW § 9.94A.030 — Residency restriction (under supervision, 880 ft)· verified 2026-06-16
RCW § 9A.44.130 — Registration duration and check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
RCW § 9A.44.130 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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