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Introducing contraband in the third degree.
(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the third degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter
71.09 RCW.
(2) (a) This section does not apply to an attorney representing a client confined in a secure facility under chapter
71.09 RCW for the purposes of bringing discovery or other legal materials to assist the client in the civil commitment process under chapter
71.09 RCW; PROVIDED, That:
(i) The attorney must be present when the materials are being reviewed or handled by the client; and
(ii) The attorney must take the materials and any and all copies of the materials when leaving the secure facility.
(3) Introducing contraband in the third degree is a misdemeanor.