Existing rights not affected.

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person presently committed from exercising a right presently available to him or her for obtaining release from confinement, including the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

[1999 c 13 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 117 § 24.]

Notes: Purpose -- Construction -- 1999 c 13: See note following RCW 10.77.010.