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This bill modifies Washington state law regarding juvenile detention by expanding the circumstances under which a juvenile can be held in detention pending disposition of a criminal case. The bill adds two new criteria for detention: first, if the juvenile is alleged to have committed a crime involving a firearm or has access to an unlawfully possessed firearm, and second, if the juvenile is alleged to have committed a crime with a stolen vehicle or is alleged to have stolen or taken a vehicle without permission. Additionally, the bill defines new terms such as "motor vehicle theft offenses" and clarifies definitions related to threats to community safety. The legislation also updates the list of offenses for which a juvenile must be detained pending disposition, now including unlawful possession of a firearm, motor vehicle theft offenses, and any violent or serious violent offenses. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility for courts in determining when a juvenile should be held in detention, with a focus on public safety and preventing potential future criminal behavior.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5255&Year=2025&Initiative=false