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This bill facilitates the transfer of certain individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to federal immigration authorities. The bill amends existing laws to clarify that the DOC may transfer an incarcerated individual to federal immigration authorities at any time during their term of total confinement or community custody, based on the presence of an immigration detainer, hold, notification request, or civil immigration warrant. When such a transfer occurs, the individual's term of confinement or community custody will continue to run concurrently while in federal custody. The bill also reinforces definitions related to immigration enforcement, including terms like "civil immigration warrant" and "federal immigration authority." Key provisions include allowing DOC to transfer individuals for immigration enforcement purposes while maintaining the individual's original sentencing timeline, and providing explicit legal framework for such transfers. The bill aims to provide clarity and legal guidance for interactions between state corrections systems and federal immigration enforcement, ensuring that transfer processes are transparent and consistent with existing state laws.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5818&Year=2025&Initiative=false