VAN DEREN, J.
¶ 1 John Charles Anderson appeals the trial court's decision to civilly commit him as a sexually violent predator under chapter 71.09 RCW. He argues that the trial court erred when it (1) admitted statements he made during his treatment at Western State Hospital (WSH); (2) found he committed a recent overt act; and (3) refused to allow his chosen expert's testimony. Holding that the trial court erred in refusing to appoint a testifying expert for...
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