In Re Detention of Petersen

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• holding that the commitment procedures for sexually violent predators need not mirror those for individuals committed under RCW 71.05
• holding that the commitment procedures for sexually violent predators need not mirror those for individuals committed under RCW 71.05
• holding because the SVP is civil, the accused has no constitutional right to counsel
• holding because the SVP is civil, the accused has no constitutional right to counsel
• noting similar right to counsel language is broad enough to encompass pre- and postcommitment matters
• noting similar right to counsel language is broad enough to encompass pre-and postcommitment matters

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