Bill > HB1247

This bill modifies the placement and management of individuals convicted as adults for offenses committed before age 18, focusing on limiting their placement in juvenile rehabilitation institutions to only those under age 21. Specifically, when such a person is convicted and committed for confinement, they will initially be placed in a corrections facility, with the department of corrections determining their earned release date. If the earned release date is before the person's 21st birthday, they will be transferred to the department of children, youth, and families' custody until they complete their sentence or turn 21. The bill ensures that these individuals receive the same treatment, housing options, and program resources as other juvenile offenders, with treatment and placement decisions primarily managed by the department of children, youth, and families. The legislation also provides guidelines for housing arrangements, community transition services, and establishes eligibility criteria for such services, emphasizing rehabilitation, appropriate programming, and support for successful reentry. Important changes include removing previous provisions that allowed retention in juvenile facilities until age 25 and streamlining the transfer and management processes for these young offenders.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1247&Year=2025&Initiative=false