Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 D cosponsors

SB 6062 — Modifying provisions related to individuals found to have committed criminal offenses when under the age of 18.

Last action — Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Moderate chance

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Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

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  • 3 sponsors

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2276 added · 2204 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Senate Bill 6062 include changes to how courts determine whether to grant a suspended disposition for juveniles. Specifically, language has been adjusted to clarify the court's decision-making process and incorporate the victim's opinion regarding the juvenile's disposition. This is important because it aims to ensure that the interests of both the juvenile and the community are considered, promoting a more balanced approach to juvenile justice.

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S-4541.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6062 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senate Human Services (originally sponsored by Senators C.
S-3831.1 SENATE BILL 6062 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators C.
Wilson, Nobles, and Saldaña) READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.
Wilson, Nobles, and Saldaña Prefiled 01/09/26.
Read first time 01/12/26.
Referred to Committee on Human Services.
amending RCW 13.40.160, 13.40.165, 13.40.185, 13.40.0357, 13.40.210, 13.40.230, 13.40.300, 9.92.151, 13.40.193, 13.40.308, 13.40.020, 13.40.460, 72.65.200, 72.05.420, 13.40.215, 72.01.410, 13.40.280, 13.40.205, and 72.01.412;
amending RCW 13.40.160, 13.40.165, 13.40.185, 13.40.0357, 13.40.210, 13.40.230, 13.40.300, 9.92.151, 13.40.193, 13.40.308, 13.40.020, 13.40.460, 72.65.200, 72.05.420, 13.40.215, 72.01.410, 13.40.280, 13.40.205, and 13.40.210;
and creating new sections.
creating new sections;
and declaring an emergency.
1 SSB 6062 (3) The legislature further finds that Washington's juvenile sentencing grid was established in 1978, and has rarely been changed, despite significant advances in our understanding of youth development, brain science, and effective alternatives to secure incarceration.
1 SB 6062 (3) The legislature further finds that Washington's juvenile sentencing grid was established in 1978, and has rarely been changed, despite significant advances in our understanding of youth development, brain science, and effective alternatives to secure incarceration.
2 SSB 6062 department for the standard range of confinement, except as provided in subsections (2)((, (3), (4),)) through (5)((, or (6))) of this section.
2 SB 6062 department for the standard range of confinement, except as provided in subsections (2)((, (3), (4),)) through (5)((, or (6))) of this section.
3 SSB 6062 the standard range)) with a term of confinement that is 30 days or more is ((not)) appealable under RCW 13.40.230 unless the disposition relates to an offense in subsection (1)(d) of this section.
3 SB 6062 the standard range)) with a term of confinement that is 30 days or more is ((not)) appealable under RCW 13.40.230 unless the disposition relates to an offense in subsection (1)(d) of this section.
4 SSB 6062 13.40.0357, or RCW 13.40.127, the court shall not suspend or defer the imposition or the execution of the disposition.
4 SB 6062 13.40.0357, or RCW 13.40.127, the court shall not suspend or defer the imposition or the execution of the disposition.
5 SSB 6062 occurring disorders.
5 SB 6062 occurring disorders.
(6)(a) ((After receipt of reports of the examination, the court shall then consider whether the offender and the community will benefit from use of this disposition alternative and consider the victim's opinion whether the offender should receive a treatment disposition under this section.
(6)(a) After receipt of reports of the examination, the court shall then consider whether the offender and the community will benefit from use of this disposition alternative and consider the victim's opinion whether the offender should receive a treatment disposition under this section.
(b))) The suspended disposition shall be granted unless the court makes an independent finding, supported by a preponderance of the evidence, that commitment to the department is needed because remaining in the community and being placed on community supervision, with a suspended commitment to the department, would not adequately protect the community.
(b) The suspended disposition shall be granted unless the court makes an independent finding, supported by a preponderance of the evidence, that commitment to the department is needed because remaining in the community and being placed on community supervision, with a suspended commitment to the department, would not adequately protect the community.
6 SSB 6062 (i) The severity of the offense or offenses for which the juvenile has most recently been adjudicated, including the juvenile's role in the offense, the juvenile's behavior, and harm done to victims;
6 SB 6062 (i) The severity of the offense or offenses for which the juvenile has most recently been adjudicated, including the juvenile's role in the offense, the juvenile's behavior, and harm done to victims;
(v) The juvenile's age, developmental maturity, mental and emotional health, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and any disabilities or special needs impacting the safety or suitability of committing the juvenile to a term of confinement in juvenile court;
and (v) The juvenile's age, developmental maturity, mental and emotional health, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and any disabilities or special needs impacting the safety or suitability of committing the juvenile to a term of confinement in juvenile court.
and (vi) Whether the juvenile and the community will benefit from use of this disposition alternative after considering any examinations ordered under this section and the victim's opinion regarding whether the juvenile should receive a suspended disposition under this section.
(c) If the court does not make the finding described in (b) of this subsection, the court shall establish in writing the conditions that the juvenile will be ordered to comply with on the suspended disposition.
(b) If the court does not make the finding described in (a) of this subsection, the court shall establish in writing the conditions that the juvenile will be ordered to comply with on the suspended disposition.
(d) If the court ((determines that)) orders this disposition alternative ((is appropriate)) according to the requirements of this section, then the court shall impose the standard range for the offense, or if the court concludes, and enters reasons for its conclusion, that such disposition would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition above the standard range as indicated in option D of RCW 13.40.0357 if the disposition is an increase from the standard range ((and the confinement of the offender does not exceed a maximum of 52 weeks)), suspend execution of the disposition, and place the offender on community supervision for up to one year.
(c) If the court ((determines that)) orders this disposition alternative ((is appropriate)) according to the requirements of this section, then the court shall impose the standard range for the offense, or if the court concludes, and enters reasons for its conclusion, that such disposition would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition above the standard range as indicated in option D of RCW 13.40.0357 if the disposition is an increase from the standard range ((and the confinement of the offender does not exceed a maximum of 52 weeks)), suspend execution of the disposition, and place the offender on community supervision for up to one year.
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As a condition of the suspended disposition, the court shall require the offender to undergo available outpatient drug/alcohol, mental health, or co-occurring disorder treatment and/or inpatient mental health or drug/alcohol treatment.
7 SSB 6062 condition of the suspended disposition, the court shall require the offender to undergo available outpatient drug/alcohol, mental health, or co-occurring disorder treatment and/or inpatient mental health or drug/alcohol treatment.
The court may impose a determinate sentence of electronic monitoring, if such electronic monitoring is available p.
The court may impose a determinate sentence of electronic monitoring, if such electronic monitoring is available in the jurisdiction, for up to the minimum of the juvenile's standard range.
7 SB 6062 in the jurisdiction, for up to the minimum of the juvenile's standard range.
(d) The court shall only order inpatient treatment under this section if a funded bed is available.
(e) The court shall only order inpatient treatment under this section if a funded bed is available.
(e) As a condition of the suspended disposition, the court may impose conditions of community supervision and other sanctions, including up to 30 days of confinement, 150 hours of community restitution, and payment of restitution.
(f) As a condition of the suspended disposition, the court may impose conditions of community supervision and other sanctions, including up to 30 days of confinement, 150 hours of community restitution, and payment of restitution.
If the offender violates any condition of the disposition or the court finds that the respondent is failing to make satisfactory progress in treatment, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or, if the court makes a finding under subsection (6)(a) of this section, revoke the suspension and order execution of the disposition.
If the offender violates any condition of the disposition or the court finds that the respondent is failing to make satisfactory progress in treatment, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or, if the court makes a finding under subsection (6)(b) of this section, revoke the suspension and order execution of the disposition.
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"Victim" may also include a known parent or guardian of a victim who is a minor child or is not a minor child but is incapacitated, incompetent, disabled, or deceased.
8 SSB 6062 "Victim" may also include a known parent or guardian of a victim who is a minor child or is not a minor child but is incapacitated, incompetent, disabled, or deceased.
(9) Whenever a juvenile offender is entitled to credit for time spent in detention prior to a dispositional order, the dispositional p.
(9) Whenever a juvenile offender is entitled to credit for time spent in detention prior to a dispositional order, the dispositional order shall specifically state the number of days of credit for time served.
8 SB 6062 order shall specifically state the number of days of credit for time served.
(1)(a) Any term of confinement imposed for an offense which exceeds ((thirty)) 30 days shall be served under the supervision of the department, although the juvenile court maintains concurrent jurisdiction with the department over the person, only for the purposes of conducting review hearings described under this section and any community supervision that is ordered if a person is released at the review hearing.
(1)(a) Any term of confinement imposed for an offense which exceeds ((thirty)) 30 days shall be served under the supervision of the department, although the juvenile court maintains concurrent jurisdiction with the department over the juvenile, only for the purposes of conducting review hearings described under this section and any community supervision that is ordered if a juvenile is released at the review hearing.
If the period of confinement imposed for more than one offense exceeds ((thirty)) 30 days but the term imposed for each offense is less than ((thirty)) 30 days or if the court orders electronic monitoring up to the minimum of the standard range under RCW 13.40.165(6)(c) and 13.40.0357, the confinement may, in the discretion of the court, be served in a juvenile facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state or a county.
If the period of confinement imposed for more than one offense exceeds ((thirty)) 30 days but the term imposed for each offense is less than ((thirty)) 30 days or if the court orders electronic monitoring up to the minimum of the standard range under RCW 13.40.165(6)(d) and 13.40.0357, the confinement may, in the discretion of the court, be served in a juvenile facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state or a county.
(b) If fewer than 30 days remain until the release date set in accordance with RCW 13.40.210(1) after accounting for the number of days of credit for time served stated in the dispositional order, then the remainder of the confinement may be served in the custody of p.
(b) The juvenile court administrator and the secretary of the department, or the secretary's designee, in alignment with the definition of confinement in RCW 13.40.020(7), shall prioritize capacity-related concerns related to the physical custody of the juvenile when establishing contractual agreements in efforts to provide a humane, safe, and rehabilitative environment.
9 SSB 6062 the county, at the discretion of the juvenile court administrator following review of the availability of placement, services, and reentry supports.
(2) Whenever a juvenile is confined in a detention facility or is committed to the department, the court may not directly order a juvenile into a particular county or state facility.
Any time to be served by a youth in county custody shall be subject to a contractual agreement with the department which accounts for costs associated with the confinement of the juvenile.
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Any existing contractual agreements as of January 1, 2026, created by the department and a juvenile court administrator to confine a person locally pending transport of the person to a juvenile rehabilitation facility after sentencing do not apply to this subsection.
9 SB 6062 court administrator and the secretary or the secretary's designee, as appropriate, has the sole discretion to determine in which facility a juvenile should be confined or committed.
(2) Whenever a ((juvenile)) person is confined in a detention facility or is committed to the department, the court may not directly order a ((juvenile)) person into a particular county or state facility.
The juvenile court administrator and the secretary or the secretary's designee, as appropriate, has the sole discretion to determine in which facility a ((juvenile)) person should be confined or committed.
(3) Excluding the offenses listed in RCW 13.40.160(1)(d), the juvenile court maintains concurrent jurisdiction with the department over a person who is committed to the department, except the court's concurrent jurisdiction may be only for the purposes of scheduling and conducting a review hearing at the midpoint of the minimum range, provided the review does not occur until after the person has served at least six months in the custody of the department, and imposing any community supervision that is ordered if a person is released at the review hearing.
(3) Excluding the offenses listed in RCW 13.40.160(1)(d), the juvenile court maintains concurrent jurisdiction with the department over a juvenile who is committed to the department, except the court's concurrent jurisdiction may be only for the purposes of scheduling and conducting a review hearing at the midpoint of the minimum range, provided the review does not occur until after the juvenile has served at least six months in the custody of the department, and imposing any community supervision that is ordered if a juvenile is released at the review hearing.
(i) The services received by the person;
(i) The services received by the juvenile;
(ii) Any infractions committed by the person;
(ii) Any infractions committed by the juvenile;
(iii) Whether the person is participating in available, appropriate programming;
(iii) How often the juvenile has been under room confinement due to staffing issues or overpopulation and whether there have been any major disruptions to programming in the three months preceding the review hearing.
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and (iv) How often the person has been under room confinement due to staffing issues or overpopulation and whether there have been any major disruptions to programming in the three months preceding the review hearing.
(b) During the review hearing the court shall consider the juvenile's progress and input of the victim, and unless the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.160(1)(c), the court shall release the juvenile from the custody of the department, no less than 14 days after the review hearing and no more than 21 days, and place the juvenile on up to a year of community supervision administered by the county, unless the juvenile will be placed on mandatory parole, in which case the juvenile shall be released to parole rather than community supervision.
(b)(i) Before conducting a review under this section, the court shall confirm, based on the report provided in (a) of this p.
10 SSB 6062 subsection, that the person is participating in available, appropriate programming.
(ii) If the court determines that the requirement in (b)(i) of this subsection is satisfied, the court shall consider the person's progress and input of the victim, and unless the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.160(1)(c), the court shall release the person from the custody of the department, no less than 14 days after the review hearing and no more than 21 days, and place the person on up to a year of community supervision administered by the county, unless the person will be placed on mandatory parole, in which case the person shall be released to parole rather than community supervision.
(4) A person has the right to be represented by counsel during a review hearing described under subsection (3) of this section.
DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY JUVENILE DISPOSITION JUVENILE CATEGORY FOR DISPOSITION ATTEMPT, BAILJUMP, OFFENSE CONSPIRACY, OR CATEGODESCRIPTION (RCW CITATISOLICITATION Arson and Malicious Mischief A Arson 1 (9A.48.020) B+ B Arson 2 (9A.48.030) C C Reckless Burning 1 (9A.48D040) D Reckless Burning 2 (9A.48E050) B Malicious Mischief 1 (9A.C8.070) C Malicious Mischief 2 (9A.D8.080) D Malicious Mischief 3 (9A.E8.090) E Tampering with Fire AlarmEApparatus (9.40.100) p.
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11 SSB 6062 E Tampering with Fire Alarm AppEratus with Intent to Commit Arson (9.40.105) A Possession of Incendiary DeviB+ (9.40.120) 5 Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm A Assault 1 (9A.36.011) B+ B+ Assault 2 (9A.36.021) C+ C+ Assault 3 (9A.36.031) D+ D+ Assault 4 (9A.36.041) E B+ Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)C+ committed at age 15 or under A++ Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)A committed at age 16 or 17 D+ Reckless Endangerment (9A.36.E50) C+ Promoting Suicide Attempt (9A.36.060) D+ D+ Coercion (9A.36.070) E C+ Custodial Assault (9A.36.100)D+ Burglary and Trespass B+ Burglary 1 (9A.52.020) commitC+d at age 15 or under A- Burglary 1 (9A.52.020) commitB+d at age 16 or 17 B Residential Burglary (9A.52.0C5) B Burglary 2 (9A.52.030) C D Burglary Tools (Possession ofE (9A.52.060) D Criminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.07E) E Criminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.08E) C Mineral Trespass (78.44.330) C C Vehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095D D Vehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100E Drugs E Possession/Consumption of AlcEhol (66.44.270) p.
10 SB 6062 DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY JUVENILE DISPOSITION JUVENILE CATEGORY FOR DISPOSITION ATTEMPT, BAILJUMP, OFFENSE CONSPIRACY, OR CATEGORDESCRIPTION (RCW CITATION) SOLICITATION Arson and Malicious Mischief A Arson 1 (9A.48.020) B+ B Arson 2 (9A.48.030) C C Reckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040D D Reckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050E B Malicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.0C0) C Malicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.0D0) D Malicious Mischief 3 (9A.48.0E0) E Tampering with Fire Alarm AppEratus (9.40.100) E Tampering with Fire Alarm AppEratus with Intent to Commit Arson (9.40.105) A Possession of Incendiary DeviB+ (9.40.120) Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm A Assault 1 (9A.36.011) B+ B+ Assault 2 (9A.36.021) C+ C+ Assault 3 (9A.36.031) D+ D+ Assault 4 (9A.36.041) E B+ Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)C+ committed at age 15 or under A++ Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)A committed at age 16 or 17 D+ Reckless Endangerment (9A.36.E50) C+ Promoting Suicide Attempt (9A.36.060) D+ D+ Coercion (9A.36.070) E C+ Custodial Assault (9A.36.100)D+ Burglary and Trespass p.
12 SSB 6062 C Illegally Obtaining LegendDDrug (69.41.020) C+ Sale, Delivery, PossessionD+f Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030(2)(a)) E Possession of Legend E Drug (69.41.030(2)(b)) B+ Violation of Uniform ContrB+led Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(2) (a) or (b)) C Violation of Uniform ContrClled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(2)(c)) E Possession of Cannabis <40Egrams (69.50.4014) C Fraudulently Obtaining ConCrolled Substance (69.50.403) C+ Sale of Controlled SubstanC+ for Profit (69.50.410) E Unlawful Inhalation (9.47AE020) B Violation of Uniform ContrBlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (a) or (b)) C Violation of Uniform ContrClled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (c), (d), or (e)) E Violation of Uniform ContrElled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4013) C Violation of Uniform ContrClled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4012) Firearms and Weapons B Theft of Firearm (9A.56.30C) B Possession of Stolen FireaCm (9A.56.310) p.
11 SB 6062 B+ Burglary 1 (9A.52.020) commitC+d at age 15 or under A- Burglary 1 (9A.52.020) commitB+d at age 16 or 17 5 B Residential Burglary (9A.52.0C5) B Burglary 2 (9A.52.030) C D Burglary Tools (Possession ofE (9A.52.060) D Criminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.07E) E Criminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.08E) C Mineral Trespass (78.44.330) C C Vehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095D D Vehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100E Drugs E Possession/Consumption of AlcEhol (66.44.270) C Illegally Obtaining Legend DrDg (69.41.020) C+ Sale, Delivery, Possession ofD+egend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030(2)(a)) E Possession of Legend E Drug (69.41.030(2)(b)) B+ Violation of Uniform ControllB+ Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(2) (a) or (b)) C Violation of Uniform ControllCd Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(2)(c)) E Possession of Cannabis <40 grEms (69.50.4014) C Fraudulently Obtaining ControCled Substance (69.50.403) C+ Sale of Controlled Substance C+r Profit (69.50.410) E Unlawful Inhalation (9.47A.02E) p.
13 SSB 6062 E Carrying Loaded Pistol WithouE Permit (9.41.050) C Possession of Firearms by MinCr (<18) (9.41.040(2)(a) (v)) 5 D+ Possession of Dangerous WeapoE (9.41.250) D Intimidating Another Person bE use of Weapon (9.41.270) Homicide A+ Murder 1 (9A.32.030) A A+ Murder 2 (9A.32.050) B+ B+ Manslaughter 1 (9A.32.060) C+ C+ Manslaughter 2 (9A.32.070) D+ B+ Vehicular Homicide (46.61.520C+ Kidnapping A Kidnap 1 (9A.40.020) B+ B+ Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030) C+ C+ Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.D+0) Obstructing Governmental Operation D Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer E (9A.76.020) E Resisting Arrest (9A.76.040) E B Introducing Contraband 1 (9A.C6.140) C Introducing Contraband 2 (9A.D6.150) E Introducing Contraband 3 (9A.E6.160) B+ Intimidating a Public ServantC+ (9A.76.180) B+ Intimidating a Witness (9A.72C+10) Public Disturbance C+ Criminal Mischief with WeaponD+ (9A.84.010(2)(b)) D+ Criminal Mischief Without WeaEon (9A.84.010(2)(a)) E Failure to Disperse (9A.84.02E) E Disorderly Conduct (9A.84.030E Sex Crimes p.
12 SB 6062 B Violation of Uniform ControBled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (a) or (b)) C Violation of Uniform ControCled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (c), (d), or (e)) E Violation of Uniform ControEled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4013) C Violation of Uniform ControCled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4012) Firearms and Weapons B Theft of Firearm (9A.56.300C B Possession of Stolen FirearC (9A.56.310) E Carrying Loaded Pistol WithEut Permit (9.41.050) C Possession of Firearms by MCnor (<18) (9.41.040(2)(a) (v)) D+ Possession of Dangerous WeaEon (9.41.250) D Intimidating Another PersonEby use of Weapon (9.41.270) Homicide A+ Murder 1 (9A.32.030) A A+ Murder 2 (9A.32.050) B+ B+ Manslaughter 1 (9A.32.060) C+ C+ Manslaughter 2 (9A.32.070) D+ B+ Vehicular Homicide (46.61.5C+) Kidnapping A Kidnap 1 (9A.40.020) B+ B+ Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030) C+ C+ Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.4D+040) Obstructing Governmental Operation p.
14 SSB 6062 A Rape 1 (9A.44.040) B+ B++ Rape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 14 B+ or under A- Rape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 15 B+ through age 17 C+ Rape 3 (9A.44.060) D+ B++ Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)B+ committed at age 14 or under A- Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)B+ committed at age 15 B+ Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)C+ B Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1)) C C Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2)) D D+ Indecent Exposure (Victim <14E (9A.88.010) E Indecent Exposure (Victim 14 Er over) (9A.88.010) B+ Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.C+.070) C+ Promoting Prostitution 2 (9A.D+.080) E O & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.0E0) B+ Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100C+ B++ Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.08B+ committed at age 14 or under A- Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.08B+ committed at age 15 through age 17 B Child Molestation 2 (9A.44.08C+ C Failure to Register as a Sex Dffender (9A.44.132) Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery B Theft 1 (9A.56.030) C C Theft 2 (9A.56.040) D D Theft 3 (9A.56.050) E B Theft of Livestock 1 and 2 (9C.56.080 and 9A.56.083) C Forgery (9A.60.020) D p.
13 SB 6062 D Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer E (9A.76.020) E Resisting Arrest (9A.76.040) E B Introducing Contraband 1 (9A.C6.140) C Introducing Contraband 2 (9A.D6.150) E Introducing Contraband 3 (9A.E6.160) B+ Intimidating a Public ServantC+ (9A.76.180) B+ Intimidating a Witness (9A.72C+10) Public Disturbance C+ Criminal Mischief with WeaponD+ (9A.84.010(2)(b)) D+ Criminal Mischief Without WeaEon (9A.84.010(2)(a)) E Failure to Disperse (9A.84.02E) E Disorderly Conduct (9A.84.030E Sex Crimes A Rape 1 (9A.44.040) B+ B++ Rape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 14 B+ or under A- Rape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 15 B+ through age 17 C+ Rape 3 (9A.44.060) D+ B++ Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)B+ committed at age 14 or under A- Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)B+ committed at age 15 B+ Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)C+ B Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1)) C C Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2)) D D+ Indecent Exposure (Victim <14E (9A.88.010) E Indecent Exposure (Victim 14 Er over) (9A.88.010) B+ Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.C+.070) C+ Promoting Prostitution 2 (9A.D+.080) p.
15 SSB 6062 ((A))Robbery 1 (9A.56.200) commB+ted at A- age 15 or under ((A+ Robbery 1 (9A.56.200) comm((A)) at +)) A age 16 or 17 B+ 5 ((B+)) Robbery 2 (9A.56.210) C+ B B+ Extortion 1 (9A.56.120) C+ C+ Extortion 2 (9A.56.130) D+ C Identity Theft 1 (9.35.020D2)) D Identity Theft 2 (9.35.020E3)) D Improperly Obtaining FinanEial Information (9.35.010) B Possession of a Stolen VehCcle (9A.56.068) B Possession of Stolen PropeCty 1 (9A.56.150) C Possession of Stolen PropeDty 2 (9A.56.160) D Possession of Stolen PropeEty 3 (9A.56.170) B Taking Motor Vehicle WithoCt Permission 1 (9A.56.070) C Taking Motor Vehicle WithoDt Permission 2 (9A.56.075) B Theft of a Motor Vehicle (CA.56.065) Motor Vehicle Related Crimes E Driving Without a License E46.20.005) B+ Hit and Run - Death (46.52C+20(4)(a)) C Hit and Run - Injury (46.5D.020(4)(b)) D Hit and Run-Attended (46.5E.020(5)) E Hit and Run-Unattended (46E52.010) C Vehicular Assault (46.61.5D2) C Attempting to Elude PursuiDg Police Vehicle (46.61.024) E Reckless Driving (46.61.50E) D Driving While Under the InEluence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504) p.
14 SB 6062 E O & A (Prostitution) (9A.8E.030) B+ Indecent Liberties (9A.44.C+0) B++ Child Molestation 1 (9A.44B+83) committed at age 14 or under A- Child Molestation 1 (9A.44B+83) committed at age 15 through age 17 B Child Molestation 2 (9A.44C+86) C Failure to Register as a SDx Offender (9A.44.132) Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery B Theft 1 (9A.56.030) C C Theft 2 (9A.56.040) D D Theft 3 (9A.56.050) E B Theft of Livestock 1 and 2C(9A.56.080 and 9A.56.083) C Forgery (9A.60.020) D ((A))Robbery 1 (9A.56.200) commB+ted at A- age 15 or under ((A+ Robbery 1 (9A.56.200) comm((A)) at +)) A age 16 or 17 B+ ((B+)) Robbery 2 (9A.56.210) C+ B B+ Extortion 1 (9A.56.120) C+ C+ Extortion 2 (9A.56.130) D+ C Identity Theft 1 (9.35.020D2)) D Identity Theft 2 (9.35.020E3)) D Improperly Obtaining FinanEial Information (9.35.010) B Possession of a Stolen VehCcle (9A.56.068) B Possession of Stolen PropeCty 1 (9A.56.150) C Possession of Stolen PropeDty 2 (9A.56.160) D Possession of Stolen PropeEty 3 (9A.56.170) p.
16 SSB 6062 B+ Felony Driving While UndeB the Influence (46.61.502(6)) B+ Felony Physical Control oB a Vehicle While Under the Influence (46.61.504(6)) Other B Animal Cruelty 1 (16.52.2C5) B Bomb Threat (9.61.160) C C Escape 1 (9A.76.110) C 9 C Escape 2 (9A.76.120) C D Escape 3 (9A.76.130) E E Obscene, Harassing, Etc.,EPhone Calls (9.61.230) A Other Offense Equivalent B+ an Adult Class A Felony B Other Offense Equivalent Co an Adult Class B Felony C Other Offense Equivalent Do an Adult Class C Felony D Other Offense Equivalent Eo an Adult Gross Misdemeanor E Other Offense Equivalent Eo an Adult Misdemeanor V Violation of Order of ResVitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200) 1Escape 1 and 2 and Attempted Escape 1 and 2 are classed as C offenses and the standard range is established as follows:
15 SB 6062 B Taking Motor Vehicle WithoCt Permission 1 (9A.56.070) C Taking Motor Vehicle WithoDt Permission 2 (9A.56.075) 5 B Theft of a Motor Vehicle (CA.56.065) Motor Vehicle Related Crimes 7 E Driving Without a License E46.20.005) B+ Hit and Run - Death (46.52C+20(4)(a)) C Hit and Run - Injury (46.5D.020(4)(b)) D Hit and Run-Attended (46.5E.020(5)) E Hit and Run-Unattended (46E52.010) C Vehicular Assault (46.61.5D2) C Attempting to Elude PursuiDg Police Vehicle (46.61.024) E Reckless Driving (46.61.50E) D Driving While Under the InEluence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504) B+ Felony Driving While UnderBthe Influence (46.61.502(6)) B+ Felony Physical Control ofBa Vehicle While Under the Influence (46.61.504(6)) Other B Animal Cruelty 1 (16.52.20C) B Bomb Threat (9.61.160) C C Escape 1 (9A.76.110) C C 1 C Escape 2 (9A.76.120) D Escape 3 (9A.76.130) E E Obscene, Harassing, Etc., Ehone Calls (9.61.230) A Other Offense Equivalent tB+an Adult Class A Felony B Other Offense Equivalent tC an Adult Class B Felony C Other Offense Equivalent tD an Adult Class C Felony p.
16 SB 6062 D Other Offense Equivalent toEan Adult Gross Misdemeanor E Other Offense Equivalent toEan Adult Misdemeanor V Violation of Order of RestiVution, Community Supervision, or Confinement 7 (13.40.200) 8 Escape 1 and 2 and Attempted Escape 1 and 2 are classed as C offenses and the standard range is established as follows:
JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS p.
JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS This schedule must be used for juvenile offenders.
17 SSB 6062 This schedule must be used for juvenile offenders.
OPTION A JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID STANDARD RANGE A++ 129 to 260 weeks for all category A++ offenses A+ 180 weeks to age 21 for all category A+ offenses A 103-129 weeks for all category A offenses A- 30-40 weeks52-65 week80-100 wee103-129 wee103-129 weeks B++ 15-36 weeks52-65 week80-100 wee103-129 wee103-129 weeks CURRENT B+ 15-36 weeks15-36 week52-65 week80-100 week103-129 weeks OFFENSE B LS LS 15-36 weeks15-36 week52-65 weeks CATEGORY C+ LS LS LS 15-36 week15-36 weeks C LS LS LS LS 15-36 weeks D+ LS LS LS LS LS D LS LS LS LS LS E LS LS LS LS LS PRIOR 0 1 2 3 4 or more ADJUDICATIONS NOTE:
OPTION A JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID STANDARD RANGE A++ 129 to 260 weeks for all category A++ offenses A+ 180 weeks to age 21 for all category A+ offenses A 103-129 weeks for all category A offenses A- 30-40 weeks 52-65 week80-100 week103-129 week103-129 weeks B++ 15-36 weeks 52-65 week80-100 week103-129 week103-129 weeks CURRENT B+ 15-36 weeks 15-36 weeks52-65 weeks80-100 week103-129 weeks OFFENSE B LS LS 15-36 weeks15-36 weeks 52-65 weeks CATEGORY C+ LS LS LS 15-36 weeks 15-36 weeks C LS LS LS LS 15-36 weeks D+ LS LS LS LS LS p.
17 SB 6062 D LS LS LS LS LS E LS LS LS LS LS PRIOR 0 1 2 3 4 or more ADJUDICATIONS NOTE:
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(4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.
18 SSB 6062 (4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.
When determining whether to grant the suspended disposition, the court shall consider the factors outlined in RCW 13.40.165(6)(a).
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18 SB 6062 in RCW 13.40.165(6)(b).
The treatment programs provided to the offender must be either research-based best practice programs as identified by the Washington state institute for public policy or the joint legislative audit and review committee, or for chemical dependency treatment programs or services, they must be evidence-based or research-based best practice programs.
If the offender is subject to a standard range disposition involving confinement by the department, the court may impose the standard range and suspend the disposition on condition that the offender comply with one or more local sanctions and any educational or treatment requirement.
The treatment programs provided to the offender must be either research-based best practice programs as identified by the Washington state institute for public policy or the joint legislative audit and review committee, or for chemical dependency treatment programs or services, they must be evidence- based or research-based best practice programs.
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and (b) "Research-based" means a program or practice that has some research demonstrating effectiveness, but that does not yet meet the standard of evidence-based practices.
19 SSB 6062 (b) "Research-based" means a program or practice that has some research demonstrating effectiveness, but that does not yet meet the standard of evidence-based practices.
(2) If the offender fails to comply with the suspended disposition, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or may revoke the suspended disposition and order the disposition's execution if the court makes the finding described under RCW 13.40.165(6)(b).
(2) If the offender fails to comply with the suspended disposition, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or may revoke the suspended disposition and order the disposition's execution if the court makes the finding described under RCW 13.40.165(6)(a).
(i) ((A)) Except for robbery in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.200) or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit robbery in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.200), a class A felony offense as described under RCW 9A.20.020, or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit a class A felony offense as described under RCW 9A.20.020;
(i) A class A felony offense as described under RCW 9A.20.020, or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit a class A felony offense as described under RCW 9A.20.020;
(iii) ((Assault in the second degree (RCW 9A.36.021), extortion)) Extortion in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.120), kidnapping in the second degree (RCW 9A.40.030), drive-by shooting (RCW 9A.36.045), vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520), hit and run death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)), or manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070);
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19 SB 6062 (iii) ((Assault in the second degree (RCW 9A.36.021), extortion)) Extortion in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.120), kidnapping in the second degree (RCW 9A.40.030), drive-by shooting (RCW 9A.36.045), vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520), hit and run death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)), or manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070);
(4) The court may revoke a suspended disposition only if the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.165(6)(a).
(4) The court may revoke a suspended disposition only if the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.165(6)(b).
OR OPTION C CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/MENTAL HEALTH DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE p.
OR OPTION C CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/MENTAL HEALTH DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE ((If the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed a B++ or B+ offense, the)) The court may impose a disposition alternative under the conditions described under this section, RCW 13.40.160(4), and RCW 13.40.165.
20 SSB 6062 ((If the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed a B++ or B+ offense, the)) The court may impose a disposition alternative under the conditions described under this section, RCW 13.40.160(4), and RCW 13.40.165.
The court may revoke a disposition alternative only if the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.160(1)(c).
The court may revoke a disposition alternative only if the court makes a finding under RCW 13.40.165(6)(a).
The department shall prioritize setting the release date for juveniles who would serve less than 30 days under the supervision of the department.
The department shall prioritize setting the p.
20 SB 6062 release date for juveniles who would serve less than 30 days under the supervision of the department.
Days spent in the custody of the department shall be tolled by any period of time during which a juvenile ((has)):
Days spent in the custody of the department shall be tolled by any period of time during which a juvenile has absented himself or herself from the department's supervision without the prior approval of the secretary or the secretary's designee.
(a) Has absented ((himself or herself from the department's supervision without the prior approval of the secretary or the secretary's designee)) themself from the department's supervision without the prior approval of the secretary or the secretary's designee;
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21 SSB 6062 (b) Is confined in a county jail under RCW 13.40.205(2)(b) after being sentenced on an adult conviction with a maximum term of confinement of 364 days or less in a county jail.
(3)(a) Following the release of any juvenile under subsection (1) of this section, the secretary may require the juvenile to comply with a program of parole to be administered by the department in his or her community which shall last no longer than ((eighteen)) 18 months, except that in the case of a juvenile sentenced for a sex offense as defined under RCW 9.94A.030 the period of parole shall be ((twenty-four)) 24 months and, in the discretion of the secretary, may be up to ((thirty-six)) 36 months when the secretary finds that an additional period of parole is necessary and appropriate in the interests of public safety or to meet the ongoing needs of the juvenile.
(3)(a) Following the release of any juvenile under subsection (1) of this section, the secretary may require the juvenile to comply with a program of parole to be administered by the department in his p.
21 SB 6062 or her community which shall last no longer than ((eighteen)) 18 months, except that in the case of a juvenile sentenced for a sex offense as defined under RCW 9.94A.030 the period of parole shall be ((twenty-four)) 24 months and, in the discretion of the secretary, may be up to ((thirty-six)) 36 months when the secretary finds that an additional period of parole is necessary and appropriate in the interests of public safety or to meet the ongoing needs of the juvenile.
A juvenile adjudicated for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, theft of a p.
A juvenile adjudicated for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, theft of a firearm, or drive-by shooting may participate in aggression replacement training, functional family therapy, or functional family parole aftercare if the juvenile meets eligibility requirements for these services.
22 SSB 6062 firearm, or drive-by shooting may participate in aggression replacement training, functional family therapy, or functional family parole aftercare if the juvenile meets eligibility requirements for these services.
(ix) refrain from contact with specific individuals or a specified class of individuals;
(ix) refrain from contact with specific individuals or a specified class of p.
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Offenders participating in an intensive supervision program shall be required to comply with all terms and conditions listed in (b) of this p.
Offenders participating in an intensive supervision program shall be required to comply with all terms and conditions listed in (b) of this subsection and shall also be required to comply with the following additional terms and conditions:
23 SSB 6062 subsection and shall also be required to comply with the following additional terms and conditions:
(v) the secretary may order any of the conditions or may return the offender to confinement for the remainder of the sentence range if the offense for which the offender was sentenced is rape in the first or second degree, rape of a child in the first or second degree, child molestation in the first degree, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or a sex offense that is also a serious violent offense as defined by RCW 9.94A.030;
(v) the secretary may order any of the conditions or may return the offender to confinement for the remainder of the sentence range if p.
23 SB 6062 the offense for which the offender was sentenced is rape in the first or second degree, rape of a child in the first or second degree, child molestation in the first degree, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or a sex offense that is also a serious violent offense as defined by RCW 9.94A.030;
Confinement beyond thirty days is intended to only be used p.
Confinement beyond thirty days is intended to only be used for a small and limited number of sex offenders.
24 SSB 6062 for a small and limited number of sex offenders.
(5) A parole officer of the department of children, youth, and families shall have the power to arrest a juvenile under his or her supervision on the same grounds as a law enforcement officer would be authorized to arrest the person.
(5) A parole officer of the department of children, youth, and families shall have the power to arrest a juvenile under his or her p.
24 SB 6062 supervision on the same grounds as a law enforcement officer would be authorized to arrest the person.
No written briefs may be required, and the appeal shall be heard within thirty days p.
No written briefs may be required, and the appeal shall be heard within thirty days following the date of sentencing and a decision rendered within fifteen days following the argument.
25 SSB 6062 following the date of sentencing and a decision rendered within fifteen days following the argument.
(a) ((that)) That the reasons supplied by the disposition judge are supported by the record which was before the judge and that those reasons clearly and convincingly support the conclusion that a disposition within the range would constitute a manifest injustice ((,));
(a) ((that)) That the reasons supplied by the disposition judge are supported by the record which was before the judge and that those reasons clearly and convincingly support the conclusion that a disposition within the range would constitute a manifest injustice((,));
(5) To uphold a finding under RCW 13.40.165(6)(a), the court of appeals must find:
(5) To uphold a finding under RCW 13.40.165(6)(b), the court of appeals must find:
(((6))) (7) Appeal of a disposition under this section does not affect the finality or appeal of the underlying adjudication of guilt.
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25 SB 6062 (((6))) (7) Appeal of a disposition under this section does not affect the finality or appeal of the underlying adjudication of guilt.
(a) A juvenile offender adjudicated of an A++ juvenile disposition category offense listed in RCW 13.40.0357, or found to be armed with a firearm and sentenced to an additional 12 months pursuant to RCW 13.40.193(3)(b), may be committed by the juvenile p.
(a) A juvenile offender adjudicated of an A++ juvenile disposition category offense listed in RCW 13.40.0357, or found to be armed with a firearm and sentenced to an additional 12 months pursuant to RCW 13.40.193(3)(b), may be committed by the juvenile court to the department for placement in a juvenile rehabilitation facility up to the juvenile offender's 25th birthday, but not beyond.
26 SSB 6062 court to the department for placement in a juvenile rehabilitation facility up to the juvenile offender's 25th birthday, but not beyond.
(A) The individual is found not guilty of the charge for which he or she was transferred, or is convicted in the adult criminal court of an offense that is not also an offense listed in RCW 13.04.030(1)(e)(v), and the matter is transferred to juvenile court pursuant to RCW 13.04.030(1)(e)(v)(C)(II);
(A) The individual is found not guilty of the charge for which he or she was transferred, or is convicted in the adult criminal court of an offense that is not also an offense listed in RCW p.
26 SB 6062 13.04.030(1)(e)(v), and the matter is transferred to juvenile court pursuant to RCW 13.04.030(1)(e)(v)(C)(II);
(a) Adjudicated of an A++ juvenile disposition category offense listed in RCW 13.40.0357, adjudicated of a murder in the first or second degree offense committed at age 14 or older, or found to be armed with a firearm and sentenced to an additional 12 months p.
(a) Adjudicated of an A++ juvenile disposition category offense listed in RCW 13.40.0357, adjudicated of a murder in the first or second degree offense committed at age 14 or older, or found to be armed with a firearm and sentenced to an additional 12 months pursuant to RCW 13.40.193(3)(b), then jurisdiction for parole is automatically extended to include a period of up to 24 months of parole, in no case extending beyond the offender's 25th birthday;
27 SSB 6062 pursuant to RCW 13.40.193(3)(b), then jurisdiction for parole is automatically extended to include a period of up to 24 months of parole, in no case extending beyond the offender's 25th birthday;
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In the case of an offender convicted of a serious violent offense or a sex offense that is a class A felony committed on or after July 1, 1990, the aggregate earned early release time may not exceed fifteen percent of the sentence.
28 SSB 6062 convicted of a serious violent offense or a sex offense that is a class A felony committed on or after July 1, 1990, the aggregate earned early release time may not exceed fifteen percent of the sentence.
((If)) Except when the court imposes a suspended disposition under RCW 13.40.165 or 13.40.0357, if the offender's standard range of disposition for the offense as indicated in RCW 13.40.0357 is more than ((thirty)) 30 days of confinement, the court shall commit the offender to the department for the standard range disposition.
((If)) Except when the court imposes a suspended disposition under RCW 13.40.165 or 13.40.0357, if the offender's standard range of disposition for the offense as indicated p.
28 SB 6062 in RCW 13.40.0357 is more than ((thirty)) 30 days of confinement, the court shall commit the offender to the department for the standard range disposition.
(b) For purposes of this section, "qualifying program" means an aggression replacement training program, a functional family therapy p.
(b) For purposes of this section, "qualifying program" means an aggression replacement training program, a functional family therapy program, or another program applicable to the juvenile firearm offender population that has been identified as evidence-based or research-based and cost-beneficial in the current list prepared at the direction of the legislature by the Washington state institute for public policy.
29 SSB 6062 program, or another program applicable to the juvenile firearm offender population that has been identified as evidence-based or research-based and cost-beneficial in the current list prepared at the direction of the legislature by the Washington state institute for public policy.
(4)(a) If the court finds that the respondent who is sixteen or seventeen years old and committed the offense of robbery in the first degree, drive-by shooting, rape of a child in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, or any violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 and was armed with a firearm, and the court finds that the respondent's participation was related to membership in a criminal street gang or advancing the benefit, aggrandizement, gain, profit, or other advantage for a criminal street gang, a period of three months total confinement must be added to the sentence.
(4)(a) If the court finds that the respondent who is sixteen or seventeen years old and committed the offense of robbery in the first degree, drive-by shooting, rape of a child in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, or any violent offense as defined in p.
29 SB 6062 RCW 9.94A.030 and was armed with a firearm, and the court finds that the respondent's participation was related to membership in a criminal street gang or advancing the benefit, aggrandizement, gain, profit, or other advantage for a criminal street gang, a period of three months total confinement must be added to the sentence.
This definition does not p.
This definition does not apply to employees engaged in concerted activities for their mutual aid and protection, or to the activities of labor and bona fide nonprofit organizations or their members or agents.
30 SSB 6062 apply to employees engaged in concerted activities for their mutual aid and protection, or to the activities of labor and bona fide nonprofit organizations or their members or agents.
(a) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of zero to one- half points shall be sentenced to a standard range sentence that includes no less than three months of community supervision, forty-five hours of community restitution, and a requirement that the juvenile remain at home such that the juvenile is confined to a private residence for no less than five days.
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30 SB 6062 (a) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of zero to one- half points shall be sentenced to a standard range sentence that includes no less than three months of community supervision, forty-five hours of community restitution, and a requirement that the juvenile remain at home such that the juvenile is confined to a private residence for no less than five days.
and (c) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of two or more points shall be sentenced to no less than fifteen to thirty-six weeks p.
and (c) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of two or more points shall be sentenced to no less than fifteen to thirty-six weeks commitment to the juvenile rehabilitation administration, four months of parole supervision, and ninety hours of community restitution.
31 SSB 6062 commitment to the juvenile rehabilitation administration, four months of parole supervision, and ninety hours of community restitution.
and (c) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of two or more points shall be sentenced to no less than fifteen to thirty-six weeks commitment to the juvenile rehabilitation administration, four months of parole supervision, and ninety hours of community restitution.
and (c) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of two or more points shall be sentenced to no less than fifteen to thirty-six weeks p.
31 SB 6062 commitment to the juvenile rehabilitation administration, four months of parole supervision, and ninety hours of community restitution.
(b) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of three- quarters to one and one-half points shall be sentenced to a standard p.
(b) Juveniles with a prior criminal history score of three- quarters to one and one-half points shall be sentenced to a standard range sentence that includes no less than one day of detention, three months of community supervision, thirty hours of community restitution, and a requirement that the juvenile remain at home such that the juvenile is confined in a private residence for no less than two days.
32 SSB 6062 range sentence that includes no less than one day of detention, three months of community supervision, thirty hours of community restitution, and a requirement that the juvenile remain at home such that the juvenile is confined in a private residence for no less than two days.
(1) "Assessment" means an individualized examination of a child to determine the child's psychosocial needs and problems, including the type and extent of any mental health, substance abuse, or co- occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and recommendations for treatment.
(1) "Assessment" means an individualized examination of a child to determine the child's psychosocial needs and problems, including p.
32 SB 6062 the type and extent of any mental health, substance abuse, or co- occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and recommendations for treatment.
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(3) "Community-based sanctions" may include community restitution not to exceed 150 hours of community restitution;
33 SSB 6062 (3) "Community-based sanctions" may include community restitution not to exceed 150 hours of community restitution;
(e) Residential treatment, where substance abuse, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders have been identified in an assessment by a qualified mental health professional, psychologist, psychiatrist, co-occurring disorder specialist, or substance use disorder professional and a funded bed is available.
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33 SB 6062 (e) Residential treatment, where substance abuse, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders have been identified in an assessment by a qualified mental health professional, psychologist, psychiatrist, co-occurring disorder specialist, or substance use disorder professional and a funded bed is available.
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and (E) Inpatient treatment is the least restrictive action consistent with the child's needs and circumstances.
34 SSB 6062 (E) Inpatient treatment is the least restrictive action consistent with the child's needs and circumstances.
(7) "Confinement" means physical custody by the department of children, youth, and families in a facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state, or physical custody in a detention facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with any county.
(7) "Confinement" means physical custody by the department of children, youth, and families in a facility operated by or pursuant p.
34 SB 6062 to a contract with the state, or physical custody in a detention facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with any county.
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A successfully completed deferred adjudication that was entered before July 1, 1998, or a deferred disposition shall not be considered part of the respondent's criminal history.
35 SSB 6062 successfully completed deferred adjudication that was entered before July 1, 1998, or a deferred disposition shall not be considered part of the respondent's criminal history.
(13) "Diversion unit" means any probation counselor who enters into a diversion agreement with an alleged youthful offender, or any other person, community accountability board, youth court under the supervision of the juvenile court, or other entity with whom the juvenile court administrator has contracted to arrange and supervise such agreements pursuant to RCW 13.40.080, or any person, community accountability board, or other entity specially funded by the legislature to arrange and supervise diversion agreements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(13) "Diversion unit" means any probation counselor who enters into a diversion agreement with an alleged youthful offender, or any other person, community accountability board, youth court under the supervision of the juvenile court, or other entity with whom the juvenile court administrator has contracted to arrange and supervise such agreements pursuant to RCW 13.40.080, or any person, community p.
35 SB 6062 accountability board, or other entity specially funded by the legislature to arrange and supervise diversion agreements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
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(15) "Institution" means a juvenile facility established pursuant to chapters 72.05 and 72.16 through 72.20 RCW;
36 SSB 6062 (15) "Institution" means a juvenile facility established pursuant to chapters 72.05 and 72.16 through 72.20 RCW;
(21) "Manifest injustice" means a disposition that would either impose an excessive penalty on the juvenile or would impose a serious, and clear danger to society in light of the purposes of this chapter;
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36 SB 6062 (21) "Manifest injustice" means a disposition that would either impose an excessive penalty on the juvenile or would impose a serious, and clear danger to society in light of the purposes of this chapter;
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(24) "Physical restraint" means the use of any bodily force or physical intervention to control a juvenile offender or limit a juvenile offender's freedom of movement in a way that does not involve a mechanical restraint.
37 SSB 6062 (24) "Physical restraint" means the use of any bodily force or physical intervention to control a juvenile offender or limit a juvenile offender's freedom of movement in a way that does not involve a mechanical restraint.
(27) "Rated bed capacity" means the structural maximum number of individuals that can be housed in a facility based on the physical infrastructure and the available, useable single-occupancy rooms that meet safety and regulatory standards;
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37 SB 6062 (27) "Rated bed capacity" means the number of in-residence individuals at a juvenile rehabilitation institution, pursuant to RCW 13.40.460(9), that should not be exceeded in order to provide treatment aligned with juvenile justice standards;
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(((29))) (30) "Restorative justice" means practices, policies, and programs informed by and sensitive to the needs of crime victims that are designed to encourage offenders to accept responsibility for repairing the harm caused by their offense by providing safe and supportive opportunities for voluntary participation and communication between the victim, the offender, their families, and relevant community members;
38 SSB 6062 (((29))) (30) "Restorative justice" means practices, policies, and programs informed by and sensitive to the needs of crime victims that are designed to encourage offenders to accept responsibility for repairing the harm caused by their offense by providing safe and supportive opportunities for voluntary participation and communication between the victim, the offender, their families, and relevant community members;
(((32))) (33) "Screening" means a process that is designed to identify a child who is at risk of having mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders that warrant immediate attention, intervention, or more comprehensive assessment.
(((32))) (33) "Screening" means a process that is designed to identify a child who is at risk of having mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders that warrant immediate attention, intervention, or more comprehensive p.
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(((37))) (38) "Surety" means an entity licensed under state insurance laws or by the state department of licensing, to write corporate, property, or probation bonds within the state, and p.
(((37))) (38) "Surety" means an entity licensed under state insurance laws or by the state department of licensing, to write corporate, property, or probation bonds within the state, and justified and approved by the superior court of the county having jurisdiction of the case;
39 SSB 6062 justified and approved by the superior court of the county having jurisdiction of the case;
(1) Prepare a biennial budget request sufficient to meet the confinement and rehabilitative needs of the juvenile rehabilitation program, as forecast by the office of financial management;
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39 SB 6062 (1) Prepare a biennial budget request sufficient to meet the confinement and rehabilitative needs of the juvenile rehabilitation program, as forecast by the office of financial management;
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(4) Adopt rules establishing effective disciplinary policies to maintain order within institutions;
40 SSB 6062 (4) Adopt rules establishing effective disciplinary policies to maintain order within institutions;
Respect for self, others, and authority;
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40 SB 6062 Respect for self, others, and authority;
((and)) (8)(a) ((The department shall develop)) Develop uniform policies related to custodial assaults consistent with RCW 72.01.045 and 9A.36.100 that are to be followed in all juvenile rehabilitation facilities;
((and)) (8)(a) The department shall develop uniform policies related to custodial assaults consistent with RCW 72.01.045 and 9A.36.100 that are to be followed in all juvenile rehabilitation facilities;
and (b) ((The department will report)) Report assaults in accordance with the policies developed in (a) of this subsection;
and (b) The department will report assaults in accordance with the policies developed in (a) of this subsection;
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(b) The rated bed capacity number established by the department for each juvenile rehabilitation institution must include the following conditions:
41 SSB 6062 (b) The rated bed capacity number established by the department for each juvenile rehabilitation institution must include the following conditions:
(i) Single-occupancy rooms;
(i) Rated bed capacity must represent the structural maximum number of people that can be housed in a facility based on its physical infrastructure and available, useable single-occupancy rooms that meet safety and regulatory standards;
(ii) Ten percent of facility beds reserved for intensive management unit beds and for flexibility of movement;
(ii) The rated bed capacity of a secure institution must be a higher number than the safe operational capacity for that institution;
(iii) Appropriate bathroom and shower ratio to youth;
and (iii) Rated bed capacity shall not include isolation or acute care rooms;
(iv) Adequate education space to ensure that all youth can maintain a full class schedule;
(10) Before a transfer to the department of corrections occurs under RCW 72.01.410(2)(c), take action to reduce the in-residence population of any juvenile rehabilitation institution when the secretary concludes that the in-residence population exceeds 100 percent of rated bed capacity under this chapter or chapter 72.01 RCW, on a case-by-case basis, in the following descending order with highest priority for the secretary to transfer all eligible individuals to a community facility pursuant to RCW 72.05.420 or participation in community transition services pursuant to RCW 72.01.412 when there is capacity for them in those programs;
and (v) Adequate indoor and outdoor recreation space to safely manage population groups;
(11) Monitor the number of persons residing in each institution, and when that number reaches 90 percent of rated bed capacity, begin planning and identifying methods to avoid exceeding rated bed capacity at each juvenile rehabilitation institution including, but not limited to:
(10) Before a transfer to the department of corrections occurs under RCW 72.01.410(2)(c), take action to reduce the in-residence population of any juvenile rehabilitation institution when the secretary concludes that the in-residence population exceeds 105 percent of rated bed capacity under this chapter or chapter 72.01 RCW, on a case-by-case basis, in the following descending order with highest priority for the secretary to:
(a) Transfer all persons that qualify, up to 90 percent of the capacity for the community transition services program, from a community facility to placement in community transition services;
and (b) Transfer a sufficient number of persons from the juvenile rehabilitation institution to community facilities or community transition services to reduce the in-residence population;
(11) Monitor the number of persons residing in each institution, and when that number reaches 90 percent of rated bed capacity, begin planning and identifying methods to avoid exceeding rated bed p.
41 SB 6062 capacity at each juvenile rehabilitation institution including, but not limited to:
(12) Engage in transfer or transition planning for any individual leaving a juvenile institution, including but not limited to situations where an individual transfers to a department of p.
(12) Engage in transfer or transition planning for any individual leaving a juvenile institution, including but not limited to situations where an individual transfers to a department of corrections facility, transfers to a different juvenile institution, is placed on community transition services, placed in a community facility, or releases to the community.
42 SSB 6062 corrections facility, transfers to a different juvenile institution, is placed on community transition services, placed in a community facility, or releases to the community.
and (f) Capacity information based on the juvenile rehabilitation capacity needs assessment model for secure facilities, community residential facilities, and community transition services required under section 235(18) of the 2025-27 omnibus operating appropriations act, chapter 424, Laws of 2025.
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42 SB 6062 (f) Current rated bed capacity for all available secure juvenile rehabilitation institutions, projections for whether all available secure juvenile rehabilitation institutions will have sufficient rated bed capacity based on caseload forecasts provided by the caseload forecast council as described under RCW 43.88C.010, and updates regarding the development of additional secure juvenile rehabilitation institutions.
(2) The secretary, with the consent of the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families, may directly transfer a person who is in the custody of the department pursuant to RCW 72.01.410 from the custody of the department of children, youth, and p.
(2) The secretary, with the consent of the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families, may directly transfer a person who is in the custody of the department pursuant to RCW 72.01.410 from the custody of the department of children, youth, and families and place the person in the custody of the department in a work release program if, under section 15 of this act, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9).
43 SSB 6062 families and place the person in the custody of the department in a work release program if, under section 15 of this act, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9).
(1) The secretary may take any of the actions outlined in this section when the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity based on rules promulgated under the authority provided by RCW 13.40.460(9), on a case-by-case basis.
(1) In accordance with RCW 13.40.460(10), the secretary may take any of the actions outlined in this section when the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9), on a case-by-case basis.
(2)(a) When the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity based on rules promulgated under the authority provided by RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons from community facilities to community transition services under RCW 13.40.205 and 72.01.412.
(2)(a) When the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons from community facilities to community transition services under RCW 13.40.205 and 72.01.412.
(b) After taking steps outlined in (a) of this subsection to transfer individuals to community transition services, if the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity based on rules promulgated under the authority provided by RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons from the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to community facilities or community transition services to reduce the in-residence population at the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to 95 percent of rated bed capacity.
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43 SB 6062 (b) After taking steps outlined in (a) of this subsection to transfer individuals to community transition services, if the secretary concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons from the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to community facilities or community transition services to reduce the in-residence population at the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to 95 percent of rated bed capacity.
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(d) When placing a person at a community facility under this section, the requirements of RCW 72.05.420(1)(b) do not apply, and the notice requirements in RCW 13.40.215(1) (a) and (b) may be less than 30 days.
44 SSB 6062 (d) When placing a person at a community facility under this section, the requirements of RCW 72.05.420(1)(b) do not apply, and the notice requirements in RCW 13.40.215(1) (a) and (b) may be less than 30 days.
(3)(a) Pursuant to RCW 72.65.200, and with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, when the secretary of the department concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons, who are in the custody of the department pursuant to RCW 72.01.410, from the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to a work release facility operated by the department of corrections to reduce the in-residence population at the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to 95 percent of rated bed capacity.
(3)(a) Pursuant to RCW 72.65.200, and with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, when the secretary of the department concludes that the in-residence population of any secure juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of the rated bed capacity based on rules promulgated under the authority provided by RCW 13.40.460(9), the secretary may transfer a sufficient number of persons, who are in the custody of the department pursuant to RCW 72.01.410, from the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to a work release facility operated by the department of corrections to reduce the in-residence population at the secure juvenile rehabilitation institution to 95 percent of rated bed capacity.
and (iii) Determined by the department of corrections that direct transfer to a work release facility would be an appropriate placement for the person.
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44 SB 6062 (iii) Determined by the department of corrections that direct transfer to a work release facility would be an appropriate placement for the person.
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The risk assessment must include consideration of all prior convictions and all available nonconviction data released upon request under RCW 10.97.050, and any serious infractions or serious violations while under the jurisdiction of the secretary or the courts.
45 SSB 6062 request under RCW 10.97.050, and any serious infractions or serious violations while under the jurisdiction of the secretary or the courts.
(1)(a) Except following a review hearing described under RCW 13.40.185(3) and as provided in (e) of this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, at the earliest practicable date, and in no event later than ((thirty)) 30 days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility or community transition services program, the secretary shall send written notice of the discharge, parole, authorized leave or release, or transfer of a juvenile found to have committed a violent offense, a sex offense, or stalking, to the following:
(1)(a) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, at the earliest practicable date, and in no event later than ((thirty)) 30 days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility or community transition services p.
45 SB 6062 program, the secretary shall send written notice of the discharge, parole, authorized leave or release, or transfer of a juvenile found to have committed a violent offense, a sex offense, or stalking, to the following:
(b)(i) Except as provided in (e) of this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, at the earliest practicable date, and in no event later than ((thirty)) 30 days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility or community transition services program, the secretary shall send written notice of the discharge, parole, authorized leave or release, or transfer of an individual who is found to have committed a violent offense or a sex offense, is ((twenty-one)) 21 years of age or younger, and has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent, to the designated recipient of the school where the juvenile either:
(b)(i) Except as provided in (d) of this subsection and subsection (2) of this section, at the earliest practicable date, and in no event later than ((thirty)) 30 days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility or community transition services program, the secretary shall send written notice of the discharge, parole, authorized leave or release, or transfer of an individual who is found to have committed a violent offense or a sex offense, is ((twenty-one)) 21 years of age or younger, and has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent, to the designated recipient of the school where the juvenile either:
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or (B) has expressed an intention to enroll following his or her release.
46 SSB 6062 enroll following his or her release.
(ii) Any witnesses who testified against the juvenile in any court proceedings involving the offense;
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46 SB 6062 (ii) Any witnesses who testified against the juvenile in any court proceedings involving the offense;
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The notice requirements contained in this subsection may be less than 30 days for persons transferred under section 15 of this act.
47 SSB 6062 facility or community transition services program may be reduced to 15 days.
(e) The existence of the notice requirements in this subsection will not require any extension of the release date in the event the release plan changes after notification.
(f) The existence of the notice requirements in this subsection will not require any extension of the release date in the event the release plan changes after notification.
Prior to the commencement of an emergency or medical leave, the secretary shall give notice of the leave to the appropriate law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the juvenile will be during the leave period.
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47 SB 6062 leave, the secretary shall give notice of the leave to the appropriate law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the juvenile will be during the leave period.
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(4) The secretary shall send the notices required by this chapter to the last address provided to the department by the requesting party.
48 SSB 6062 (4) The secretary shall send the notices required by this chapter to the last address provided to the department by the requesting party.
(1) Whenever any person is convicted as an adult in the courts of this state of a felony offense committed under the age of ((eighteen)) 18, and is committed for a term of confinement, that person shall be initially placed in a facility operated by the department of children, youth, and families.
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48 SB 6062 (1) Whenever any person is convicted as an adult in the courts of this state of a felony offense committed under the age of ((eighteen)) 18, and is committed for a term of confinement, that person shall be initially placed in a facility operated by the department of children, youth, and families, unless the facility in which the person is to be placed is at or above 105 percent of rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9) and the person is over the age of 21 at the time of placement with an earned release date after the age of 26.
These individuals who are not placed in a department of children, youth, and families facility must be notified upon placement in a department of corrections facility of the ability to request transfer according to this subsection and notified when the population of the department of children, youth, and families facility where they would have been placed is below 95 percent of the rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9) and there is more than one year remaining on the person's sentence that would be served in the department of children, youth, and families facility and given the option to request a transfer to a department of children, youth, and families facility.
A person who is eligible for transfer to a department of children, youth, and families facility under this subsection has the right to counsel and the department of children, youth, and families shall process the transfer request with the coordination of the department of corrections.
(a) ((While)) Except as provided in the emergency transfer provisions included under subsection (2)(c) of this section, while in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families, the person must have the same treatment, housing options, transfer, and access to program resources as any other person committed to that juvenile correctional facility or institution pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW.
(a) While in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families, the person must have the same treatment, housing options, transfer, and access to program resources as any other person committed to that juvenile correctional facility or institution pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW.
Except as provided under (((d) of this)) subsection (3) of this section, treatment, placement, and program decisions shall be at the sole discretion of the department of children, youth, and p.
Except as provided under (((d) of this)) subsection (3) of this section, treatment, placement, and program decisions shall be at the sole discretion of the department of children, youth, and families.
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If a person is held past his or her earned release date pending release plan approval, the department of children, youth, and families shall retain custody until a plan is approved or the person completes the ordered term of confinement prior to age ((twenty-five)) 25.
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49 SB 6062 date pending release plan approval, the department of children, youth, and families shall retain custody until a plan is approved or the person completes the ordered term of confinement prior to age ((twenty-five)) 25.
(b) If the department of children, youth, and families ((determines)) establishes at a hearing before a review board under RCW 13.40.280 that ((retaining custody of)) the person in a facility of the department of children, youth, and families presents a ((significant safety risk)) continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution or determines that the emergency transfer provisions included under (c) of this subsection apply, the department of children, youth, and families may transfer the person to the custody of the department of corrections.
(b) If the department of children, youth, and families ((determines)) establishes at a hearing before a review board under RCW 13.40.280 that ((retaining custody of)) the person in a facility of the department of children, youth, and families presents a ((significant safety risk)) continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution, the department of children, youth, and families may transfer the person to the custody of the department of corrections.
(((d))) (c)(i) Until January 1, 2031, except as provided in this subsection (2)(c), after taking actions outlined in RCW 13.40.460(10) and section 15 of this act and exhausting any remaining transfer authority provided to the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families that apply to individuals convicted in adult court of an offense that occurred before turning age 18, if the population of the juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of rated bed capacity based on rules promulgated under the authority provided by RCW 13.40.460(9) and the rehabilitative goals of the institution cannot be met as defined in this section, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, p.
(((d))) (c)(i) Until January 1, 2031, except as provided in this subsection (2)(c), after taking actions outlined in RCW 13.40.460(10) and section 15 of this act and exhausting any remaining transfer authority provided to the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families that apply to individuals convicted in adult court of an offense that occurred before turning age 18, if the population of the juvenile rehabilitation institution exceeds 105 percent of rated bed capacity as described in RCW 13.40.460(9) and the rehabilitative goals of the institution cannot be met as defined in this section, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, only transfer a sufficient number of persons who meet the requirements provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection to the custody of the department of corrections to reduce the in-residence population of the facility to 95 percent of rated bed capacity in a manner consistent with the requirements in this subsection (2)(c).
50 SSB 6062 only transfer a sufficient number of persons who meet the requirements provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection to the custody of the department of corrections to reduce the in-residence population of the facility to 95 percent of rated bed capacity in a manner consistent with the requirements in this subsection (2)(c).
(ii) If the circumstances listed in (c)(i) of this subsection exist, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may only transfer a person who is age 21 or older, and who consistently refuses to participate in available rehabilitative programming, or engage in planning for such programming, provided the p.
(ii) If the circumstances listed in (c)(i) of this subsection exist, the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may only transfer a person who is age 21 or older with an earned release date after the age of 25, and who consistently refuses to participate in available rehabilitative programming, or engage in planning for such programming, provided the person receives a transfer hearing under RCW 13.40.280 prior to transfer.
50 SB 6062 person receives a transfer hearing under RCW 13.40.280 prior to transfer.
(((2))) (4)(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this subsection, a person under the age of ((eighteen)) 18 who is transferred to the custody of the department of corrections must be p.
(((2))) (4)(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this subsection, a person under the age of ((eighteen)) 18 who is transferred to the custody of the department of corrections must be placed in a housing unit, or a portion of a housing unit, that is separated from other persons in custody who are ((eighteen)) 18 years of age or older, until the person reaches the age of ((eighteen)) 18.
51 SSB 6062 placed in a housing unit, or a portion of a housing unit, that is separated from other persons in custody who are ((eighteen)) 18 years of age or older, until the person reaches the age of ((eighteen)) 18.
(i) The person's needs and the rehabilitation goals for the person could continue to be better met by the programs and housing environment that is separate from other persons in custody who are ((eighteen)) 18 years of age and older;
(i) The person's needs and the rehabilitation goals for the person could continue to be better met by the programs and housing environment that is separate from other persons in custody who are ((eighteen)) 18 years of age and p.
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(b) At the review required under this subsection, the department of children, youth, and families and the department of corrections shall provide information in writing to the person on all available placement options and availability of those options at the department of corrections, and the person's specific eligibility for those placement options based on their classification and custody level determination made by the department of corrections in writing prior to any voluntary transfer decision.
52 SSB 6062 shall provide information in writing to the person on all available placement options and availability of those options at the department of corrections, and the person's specific eligibility for those placement options based on their classification and custody level determination made by the department of corrections in writing prior to any voluntary transfer decision.
(c) A person who, after the review, requests to be transferred to the department of corrections shall have seven days to reconsider the transfer request.
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52 SB 6062 (c) A person who, after the review, requests to be transferred to the department of corrections shall have seven days to reconsider the transfer request.
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(2)(a) The secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, transfer a juvenile offender to the department of corrections if it is established at a hearing before a review board that continued placement of the juvenile offender in an institution for juvenile offenders presents a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution.
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53 SB 6062 (2)(a) The secretary of the department of children, youth, and families may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, transfer a juvenile offender to the department of corrections if it is established at a hearing before a review board that continued placement of the juvenile offender in an institution for juvenile offenders presents a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution.
(3) ((Assaults made against any staff member at a juvenile corrections institution that are reported to a local law enforcement agency shall require a hearing held by the department of children, youth, and families review board within ten judicial working days.)) The secretary of the department shall establish procedures to respond to a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution under this section.
(3) ((Assaults made against any staff member at a juvenile corrections institution that are reported to a local law enforcement agency shall require a hearing held by the department of children, youth, and families review board within ten judicial working days.)) The secretary of the department shall establish rules for defining and developing an internal behavioral management infraction system and procedures to respond to a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution under this section.
(4) ((Upon conviction in a court of law for custodial assault as defined in RCW 9A.36.100, the)) The department of children, youth, and families review board shall ((conduct a second hearing, within p.
(4) ((Upon conviction in a court of law for custodial assault as defined in RCW 9A.36.100, the)) The department of children, youth, and families review board shall ((conduct a second hearing, within five judicial working days, to)) recommend to the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families that the ((convicted)) juvenile be transferred to an adult correctional facility if the review board has determined the juvenile offender represents a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution.
54 SSB 6062 five judicial working days, to)) recommend to the secretary of the department of children, youth, and families that the ((convicted)) juvenile be transferred to an adult correctional facility if the review board has determined the juvenile offender represents a continuing and serious threat to the safety of others in the institution.
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((The juvenile has the burden to show cause why the transfer to an adult correctional facility should not occur.)) (5) The secretary may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, transfer an individual committed to the department under RCW 72.01.410.
54 SB 6062 ((The juvenile has the burden to show cause why the transfer to an adult correctional facility should not occur.)) (5) The secretary may, with the consent of the secretary of the department of corrections, transfer an individual committed to the department under RCW 72.01.410.
(1) A person in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families under RCW 72.01.410 is eligible to be released before the person's earned release date by the department of corrections if:
(1) A person in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families under RCW 72.01.410 is eligible to be released on or after the person's earned release date by the department of corrections if:
(2) When the in-residence population of any juvenile rehabilitation institution reaches 90 percent of rated bed capacity, p.
(2) As part of the department of children, youth, and families monitoring of rated bed capacity under RCW 13.40.460(11), when the in-residence population of any juvenile rehabilitation institution reaches 90 percent of rated bed capacity, the department shall begin to plan and identify persons who may be released by the department of corrections under this section.
55 SSB 6062 the department shall begin to plan and identify persons who may be released by the department of corrections under this section.
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(3) ((No)) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, no authorized leave may exceed seven consecutive days.
56 SSB 6062 (3) ((No)) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, no authorized leave may exceed seven consecutive days.
The total of all preminimum term authorized leaves granted to a juvenile p.
The total of all preminimum term authorized leaves granted to a juvenile prior to final discharge from confinement shall not exceed thirty days.
56 SB 6062 prior to final discharge from confinement shall not exceed thirty days.
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In cases of emergency or medical leave the secretary may waive all or any portions of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this section.
57 SSB 6062 waive all or any portions of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this section.
(8) If requested by the juvenile's victim or the victim's immediate family, the secretary shall give notice of any leave or p.
(8) If requested by the juvenile's victim or the victim's immediate family, the secretary shall give notice of any leave or community transition services under subsection (13) of this section to the victim or the victim's immediate family.
57 SB 6062 community transition services under subsection (13) of this section to the victim or the victim's immediate family.
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(b) A person placed in community transition services under this section must have access to appropriate treatment and programming as determined by the department, including but not limited to:
58 SSB 6062 (b) A person placed in community transition services under this section must have access to appropriate treatment and programming as determined by the department, including but not limited to:
(iii) Employment;
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RCW 72.01.412 and 2023 c 470 s 3018 are each amended to read as follows:
RCW 13.40.210 and 2024 c 297 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) A person in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families under RCW 72.01.410 is eligible for community transition services under the authority and supervision of the department of children, youth, and families:
(1) The secretary shall set a release date for each juvenile committed to its custody.
(a) After the person's 25th birthday:
The release date shall be within the prescribed range to which a juvenile has been committed under RCW 13.40.0357 or 13.40.030 except as provided in RCW 13.40.320 p.
(i) If the person's earned release date is after the person's 25th birthday but on or before the person's 26th birthday;
59 SB 6062 concerning offenders the department determines are eligible for the juvenile offender basic training camp program.
and (ii) The department of children, youth, and families determines that placement in community transition services is in the best interests of the person and the community;
Such dates shall be determined prior to the expiration of ((sixty)) 60 percent of a juvenile's minimum term of confinement included within the prescribed range to which the juvenile has been committed.
or (b) After 60 percent of their term of confinement has been served, and no less than 15 weeks of total confinement served including time spent in detention prior to sentencing or the entry of a dispositional order if:
The secretary shall release any juvenile committed to the custody of the department within four calendar days prior to the juvenile's release date or on the release date set under this chapter.
(i) The person has an earned release date that is before their 26th birthday;
Days spent in the custody of the department shall be tolled by any period of time during which a juvenile ((has)):
and (ii) The department of children, youth, and families determines that such placement and retention by the department of children, youth, and families is in the best interests of the person and the community.
(a) Has absented himself or herself from the department's supervision without the prior approval of the secretary or the secretary's designee;
(2) "Term of confinement" as used in subsection (1)(b) of this section means the term of confinement ordered, reduced by the total amount of earned time eligible for the offense.
and (b) Is confined in a county jail under RCW 13.40.205(2)(b) after being sentenced on an adult conviction with a maximum term of confinement of 364 days or less in a county jail.
(3) The department's determination under subsection (1)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii) of this section must include consideration of the person's behavior while in confinement and any disciplinary considerations.
(2) The secretary shall monitor the average daily population of the state's juvenile residential facilities.
(4) The department of children, youth, and families retains the authority to transfer the person to the custody of the department of corrections under RCW 72.01.410.
When the secretary concludes that in-residence population of residential facilities exceeds one hundred five percent of the rated bed capacity specified in statute, or in absence of such specification, as specified by the department in rule, the secretary may recommend reductions to the governor.
(5) A person may only be placed in community transition services under this section for the remaining 18 months of their term of confinement.
On certification by the governor that the recommended reductions are necessary, the secretary has authority to administratively release a sufficient number of offenders to reduce in-residence population to one hundred percent of rated bed capacity.
(6) A person placed in community transition services under this section must have access to appropriate treatment and programming as determined by the department of children, youth, and families, including but not limited to:
The secretary shall release those offenders who have served the greatest proportion of their sentence.
(a) Behavioral health treatment;
However, the secretary may deny release in a particular case at the request of an offender, or if the secretary finds that there is no responsible custodian, as determined by the department, to whom to release the offender, or if the release of the offender would pose a clear danger to society.
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The department shall notify the committing court of the release at the time of release if any such early releases have occurred as a result of excessive in-residence population.
60 SSB 6062 (b) Independent living;
In no event shall an offender adjudicated of a violent offense be granted release under the provisions of this subsection.
(c) Employment;
(3)(a) Following the release of any juvenile under subsection (1) of this section, the secretary may require the juvenile to comply with a program of parole to be administered by the department in his p.
(d) Education;
60 SB 6062 or her community which shall last no longer than ((eighteen)) 18 months, except that in the case of a juvenile sentenced for a sex offense as defined under RCW 9.94A.030 the period of parole shall be ((twenty-four)) 24 months and, in the discretion of the secretary, may be up to ((thirty-six)) 36 months when the secretary finds that an additional period of parole is necessary and appropriate in the interests of public safety or to meet the ongoing needs of the juvenile.
(e) Connections to family and natural supports;
A parole program is mandatory for offenders released under subsection (2) of this section and for offenders who receive a juvenile residential commitment sentence for theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, or taking a motor vehicle without permission 1.
and (f) Community connections.
A juvenile adjudicated for unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, theft of a firearm, or drive-by shooting may participate in aggression replacement training, functional family therapy, or functional family parole aftercare if the juvenile meets eligibility requirements for these services.
(7) If the person has a sentence that includes a term of community custody, this term of community custody must begin after the current term of confinement has ended.
The decision to place an offender in an evidence- based parole program shall be based on an assessment by the department of the offender's risk for reoffending upon release and an assessment of the ongoing treatment needs of the juvenile.
(8) If a person placed on community transition services under this section commits a violation requiring the return of the person to total confinement after the person's 25th birthday, the person must be transferred to the custody and supervision of the department of corrections for the remainder of the sentence.
The department shall prioritize available parole resources to provide supervision and services to offenders at moderate to high risk for reoffending.
(9) The following persons are not eligible for community transition services under this section:
(b) The secretary shall, for the period of parole, facilitate the juvenile's reintegration into his or her community and to further this goal shall require the juvenile to refrain from possessing a firearm or using a deadly weapon, and refrain from committing new offenses or violating any orders issued by the juvenile court pursuant to chapter 7.105 RCW, and may require the juvenile to:
(a) Persons with pending charges or warrants;
(i) Undergo available medical, psychiatric, drug and alcohol, sex offender, mental health, and other offense-related treatment services;
(b) Persons who will be transferred to the department of corrections, who are in the custody of the department of corrections, or who are under the supervision of the department of corrections;
(ii) report as directed to a parole officer and/or designee;
(c) Persons who were adjudicated or convicted of the crime of murder in the first or second degree;
(iii) pursue a course of study, vocational training, or employment;
(d) Persons who meet the definition of a "persistent offender" as defined under RCW 9.94A.030;
(iv) notify the parole officer of the current address where he or she resides;
(e) Level III sex offenders;
(v) be present at a particular address during specified hours;
and (f) Persons requiring out-of-state placement.
(vi) remain within prescribed geographical boundaries;
(10)(a) A person in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families under RCW 72.01.410 with an earned release date after the person's 25th birthday but on or before the person's 26th birthday is eligible for placement in a community facility if they:
(vii) submit to electronic monitoring;
(i) Meet all necessary qualifications for participation in community transition services;
(viii) refrain from using illegal drugs and alcohol, and submit to random urinalysis when requested by the assigned parole officer;
and (ii) Will be eligible to transfer to community transition services on or before their 25th birthday.
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(b) A person placed in a community facility under (a) of this subsection must transfer to community transition services on or before their 25th birthday.
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(11) As used in this section, "community transition services" means a therapeutic and supportive community-based custody option in which:
(x) meet other conditions determined by the parole officer to further enhance the juvenile's reintegration into the community;
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(xi) pay any court-ordered fines or restitution;
61 SSB 6062 (a) A person serves a portion of his or her term of confinement residing in the community, outside of the department of children, youth, and families institutions and community facilities;
and (xii) perform community restitution.
(b) The department of children, youth, and families supervises the person in part through the use of technology that is capable of determining or identifying the monitored person's presence or absence at a particular location;
Community restitution for the purpose of this section means compulsory service, without compensation, performed for the benefit of the community by the offender.
(c) The department of children, youth, and families provides access to developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, racial equity-based, and culturally relevant programs to promote successful reentry;
Community restitution may be performed through public or private organizations or through work crews.
and (d) The department of children, youth, and families prioritizes the delivery of available programming from individuals who share characteristics with the individual being served related to:
(c) The secretary may further require up to twenty-five percent of the highest risk juvenile offenders who are placed on parole to participate in an intensive supervision program.
Race;
Offenders participating in an intensive supervision program shall be required to comply with all terms and conditions listed in (b) of this subsection and shall also be required to comply with the following additional terms and conditions:
ethnicity;
(i) Obey all laws and refrain from any conduct that threatens public safety;
sexual identity;
(ii) report at least once a week to an assigned community case manager;
and gender identity.
and (iii) meet all other requirements imposed by the community case manager related to participating in the intensive supervision program.
As a part of the intensive supervision program, the secretary may require day reporting.
(d) After termination of the parole period, the juvenile shall be discharged from the department's supervision.
(4)(a) The department may also modify parole for violation thereof.
If, after affording a juvenile all of the due process rights to which he or she would be entitled if the juvenile were an adult, the secretary finds that a juvenile has violated a condition of his or her parole, the secretary shall order one of the following which is reasonably likely to effectuate the purpose of the parole and to protect the public:
(i) Continued supervision under the same conditions previously imposed;
(ii) intensified supervision with increased reporting requirements;
(iii) additional conditions of supervision authorized by this chapter;
(iv) except as provided in (a)(v) and (vi) of this subsection, imposition of a period of confinement not to exceed thirty days in a facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state of Washington or any city or county for a portion of each day or for a certain number of days each week with the balance of the days or weeks spent under supervision;
(v) the secretary may order any of the conditions or may return the offender to confinement for the remainder of the sentence range if p.
62 SB 6062 the offense for which the offender was sentenced is rape in the first or second degree, rape of a child in the first or second degree, child molestation in the first degree, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or a sex offense that is also a serious violent offense as defined by RCW 9.94A.030;
and (vi) the secretary may order any of the conditions or may return the offender to confinement for the remainder of the sentence range if the youth has completed the basic training camp program as described in RCW 13.40.320.
(b) The secretary may modify parole and order any of the conditions or may return the offender to confinement for up to twenty-four weeks if the offender was sentenced for a sex offense as defined under RCW 9A.44.128 and is known to have violated the terms of parole.
Confinement beyond thirty days is intended to only be used for a small and limited number of sex offenders.
It shall only be used when other graduated sanctions or interventions have not been effective or the behavior is so egregious it warrants the use of the higher level intervention and the violation:
(i) Is a known pattern of behavior consistent with a previous sex offense that puts the youth at high risk for reoffending sexually;
(ii) consists of sexual behavior that is determined to be predatory as defined in RCW 71.09.020;
or (iii) requires a review under chapter 71.09 RCW, due to a recent overt act.
The total number of days of confinement for violations of parole conditions during the parole period shall not exceed the number of days provided by the maximum sentence imposed by the disposition for the underlying offense pursuant to RCW 13.40.0357.
The department shall not aggregate multiple parole violations that occur prior to the parole revocation hearing and impose consecutive ((twenty-four)) 24 week periods of confinement for each parole violation.
The department is authorized to engage in rule making pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement this subsection, including narrowly defining the behaviors that could lead to this higher level intervention.
(c) If the department finds that any juvenile in a program of parole has possessed a firearm or used a deadly weapon during the program of parole, the department shall modify the parole under (a) of this subsection and confine the juvenile for at least thirty days.
Confinement shall be in a facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state or any county.
(5) A parole officer of the department of children, youth, and families shall have the power to arrest a juvenile under his or her p.
63 SB 6062 supervision on the same grounds as a law enforcement officer would be authorized to arrest the person.
(6) If so requested and approved under chapter 13.06 RCW, the secretary shall permit a county or group of counties to perform functions under subsections (3) through (5) of this section.
Sections 12 through 20 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately.
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  1. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  2. Referred to Ways & Means.

  3. Minority; do not pass.

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  6. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.

  7. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.

  8. First reading, referred to Human Services.

  9. Prefiled for introduction.

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