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WA HB2178

WA HB2178
Establishing a pathway off lifetime community custody for individuals with sex offense convictions.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to establishing a pathway off lifetime community 2 custody for individuals with sex offense convictions; amending RCW 3 9.94A.507 and 9.94A.670; and adding a new section to chapter 9.94A 4 RCW. 5

AI Summary

This bill establishes a pathway for individuals with sex offense convictions to be discharged from lifetime community custody after meeting certain eligibility requirements and time periods. The bill creates a process for the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to review these individuals and determine if they qualify for discharge based on their risk level and behavior. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections and the Board to submit annual reports on the number of individuals eligible for and granted discharge. Overall, the bill aims to provide a mechanism for some sex offenders to transition off of lifetime community supervision if they meet the specified criteria.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations. (on 01/31/2024)

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