COX, C.J.
The "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard specified in RCW 71.09.060(1), which partially describes the requirements of a civil commitment trial under the Sexually Violent Predator Act ("SVPA"), reflects the legislative intent that jury verdicts in such trials must be unanimous.
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