HIV/AIDS Testing of Offenders
Washington

Last Updated: April 2023

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Question	Answer
Which charges and/or criminal convictions trigger a sex offender being tested for HIV/AIDS?	N/A
Is testing required, and/or available upon victim request?	N/A
When does testing occur?	N/A
What is the testing process?	N/A
Who can see test results?	N/A
Are there related services for victims?	N/A
Anything else I should know?	In June 2020, Washington repealed its statutory provisions that required HIV testing for individuals convicted of a sex offense. Jail detainees and correction facility inmates can be tested if the jail administrator (with the approval of the local health officer) for jail detainees or the chief medical officer of the department of corrections (or their designee) for inmates determines that there is an exposure risk. Certain employees (e.g., law enforcement, firefighter, heath care staff, jail staff) at risk of exposure can request a state or local health officer to order testing and can request a court hearing if the request is denied.
Statutory citation(s):	N/A

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