Boards and Commissions

Public Safety Review Panel/6610

RCW 10.77.270

Advise the Secretary of Department of Social and Health Services and the courts with respect to persons who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity. The panel shall provide advice regarding all recommendations: (a) For a change in commitment status; (b) to allow furloughs or temporary leaves accompanied by staff; or (c) to permit movement about the grounds of the treatment facility, with or without the accompaniment of staff.

Number of appointments by Governor:

7

Term in Years:

3

Compensation:

Compensation

Qualification:

The members of the public safety review panel shall include the following: a psychiatrist; a licensed clinical psychologist; a representative of the department of corrections; a prosecutor or a representative of a prosecutor's association; a representative of law enforcement or a law enforcement association; a consumer and family advocate representative; and a public defender or a representative of a defender's association.

Number of yearly meetings:

N/A

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)