OWENS, J.
¶ 1 Donald McCarthy is serving an indeterminate sentence as a nonpersistent sex offender under RCW 9.94A.712. Prior to the expiration of his minimum term, the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (Board) conducted a hearing under RCW 9.95.420(3) (.420 hearing) and found that he would likely reoffend if released. McCarthy contends that due process requires legal counsel for offenders during the .420 hearing. The Court of Appeals held that the Board must...
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