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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.170 - Board to inform itself as to each convict—Records from department of corrections.

RCW 9.95.170
Board to inform itself as to each convict—Records from department of corrections.
To assist it in fixing the duration of a convicted person's term of confinement, and in fixing the condition for release from custody on parole, it shall not only be the duty of the board to thoroughly inform itself as to the facts of such convicted person's crime but also to inform itself as thoroughly as possible as to such convict as a personality. The department of corrections and the institutions under its control shall make available to the board on request its case investigations, any file or other record, in order to assist the board in developing information for carrying out the purpose of this section.
[ 1999 c 143 § 28; 1981 c 136 § 40; 1979 c 141 § 5; 1967 c 134 § 13; 1935 c 114 § 3; RRS § 10249-3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.190 - Application of RCW 9.95.010 through 9.95.170 to inmates previously committed.

RCW 9.95.190
Application of RCW 9.95.010 through 9.95.170 to inmates previously committed.
The provisions of RCW 9.95.010 through 9.95.170, inclusive, shall apply to all convicted persons serving time in a state correctional facility for crimes committed before July 1, 1984, to the end that at all times the same provisions relating to sentences, imprisonments, and paroles of prisoners shall apply to all inmates thereof.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 342; 1992 c 7 § 28; 1983 c 3 § 10; 1955 c 133 § 18. Prior: (i) 1939 c 142 § 1, part; 1935 c 114 § 4, part; RRS § 10249-4, part. (ii) 1947 c 92 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10249-2a, part.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.200 - Probation by court—Investigation by secretary of corrections.

RCW 9.95.200
Probation by court—Investigation by secretary of corrections.
After conviction by plea or verdict of guilty of any crime, the court upon application or its own motion, may summarily grant or deny probation, or at a subsequent time fixed may hear and determine, in the presence of the defendant, the matter of probation of the defendant, and the conditions of such probation, if granted. The court may, in its discretion, prior to the hearing on the granting of probation, refer the matter to the secretary of corrections or such officers as the secretary may designate for investigation and report to the court at a specified time, upon the circumstances surrounding the crime and concerning the defendant, his or her prior record, and his or her family surroundings and environment.
[ 2011 c 336 § 340; 1981 c 136 § 41; 1979 c 141 § 6; 1967 c 134 § 15; 1957 c 227 § 3. Prior: 1949 c 59 § 1; 1939 c 125 § 1, part; 1935 c 114 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10249-5a.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: ER 410.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Severability—1939 c 125: "If any section or provision of this act shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this act as a whole, or of any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional." [1939 c 125 § 3 p 356.]
Suspending sentences: RCW 9.92.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.214 - Assessments for supervision of misdemeanant probationers.

RCW 9.95.214
Assessments for supervision of misdemeanant probationers.
Whenever a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor is placed on probation under RCW 9.92.060 or 9.95.210, and the defendant is supervised by a county probation department, the county probation department may assess and collect from the defendant for the duration of the term of supervision a monthly assessment not to exceed $100 per month. This assessment shall be paid to the agency supervising the defendant and shall be applied, along with funds appropriated by the legislature, toward the payment or part payment of the cost of supervising the defendant. The county probation department shall suspend such assessment while the defendant is being supervised by another state pursuant to RCW 9.94A.745, the interstate compact for adult offender supervision.
[ 2022 c 29 § 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 11; 2005 c 400 § 3; 1996 c 298 § 4; 1995 1st sp.s. c 19 § 32.]
NOTES:
Housing voucher program outcome evaluation and benefit-cost analysis—Transfer of residual funds to the general fund—2022 c 29: See notes following RCW 9.94A.729.
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Application—Effective date—2005 c 400: See notes following RCW 9.94A.74504.
Findings—Purpose—Short title—Severability—Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 19: See notes following RCW 72.09.450.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.220 - Violation of probation—Rearrest—Imprisonment.

RCW 9.95.220
Violation of probation—Rearrest—Imprisonment.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, whenever the state parole officer or other officer under whose supervision the probationer has been placed shall have reason to believe such probationer is violating the terms of his or her probation, or engaging in criminal practices, or is abandoned to improper associates, or living a vicious life, he or she shall cause the probationer to be brought before the court wherein the probation was granted. For this purpose any peace officer or state parole officer may rearrest any such person without warrant or other process. The court may thereupon in its discretion without notice revoke and terminate such probation. In the event the judgment has been pronounced by the court and the execution thereof suspended, the court may revoke such suspension, whereupon the judgment shall be in full force and effect, and the defendant shall be delivered to the sheriff to be transported to the penitentiary or reformatory as the case may be. If the judgment has not been pronounced, the court shall pronounce judgment after such revocation of probation and the defendant shall be delivered to the sheriff to be transported to the penitentiary or reformatory, in accordance with the sentence imposed.
(2) If a probationer is being supervised by the department of corrections pursuant to RCW 9.95.204, the department shall have authority to issue a warrant for the arrest of an offender who violates a condition of community custody, as provided in RCW 9.94A.716. Any sanctions shall be imposed by the department pursuant to RCW 9.94A.737. The department shall provide a copy of the violation hearing report to the sentencing court in a timely manner. Nothing in this subsection is intended to limit the power of the sentencing court to respond to a probationer's violation of conditions.
[ 2009 c 375 § 11; 1957 c 227 § 5. Prior: 1939 c 125 § 1, part; RRS § 10249-5c.]
NOTES:
Application—2009 c 375: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Severability—1939 c 125: See note following RCW 9.95.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.230 - Court revocation or termination of probation.

RCW 9.95.230
Court revocation or termination of probation.
The court shall have authority at any time prior to the entry of an order terminating probation to (1) revoke, modify, or change its order of suspension of imposition or execution of sentence; (2) it may at any time, when the ends of justice will be subserved thereby, and when the reformation of the probationer shall warrant it, terminate the period of probation, and discharge the person so held.
[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 11; 1957 c 227 § 6. Prior: 1939 c 125 § 1, part; RRS § 10249-5d.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
Severability—1939 c 125: See note following RCW 9.95.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.250 - Community corrections officers.

RCW 9.95.250
Community corrections officers.
In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter 9.95 RCW the parole officers working under the supervision of the secretary of corrections shall be known as community corrections officers.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 343; 1981 c 136 § 43; 1979 c 141 § 8; 1967 c 134 § 17; 1957 c 227 § 8. Prior: 1939 c 125 § 1, part; RRS § 10249-5f.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Severability—1939 c 125: See note following RCW 9.95.200.
Juvenile courts, probation officers: RCW 13.04.040, 13.04.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.265 - Report to governor and legislature.

RCW 9.95.265
Report to governor and legislature.
The board shall transmit to the governor and to the legislature, as often as the governor may require it, a report of its work, in which shall be given such information as may be relevant.
[ 1999 c 143 § 30; 1977 c 75 § 5; 1955 c 340 § 11. Prior: 1945 c 155 § 1, part; 1935 c 114 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 10249-8, part. Formerly RCW 43.67.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.280 - Return of parole violators from another state—Deputizing out-of-state officers.

RCW 9.95.280
Return of parole violators from another state—Deputizing out-of-state officers.
The secretary, upon recommendation by the board, may deputize any person (regularly employed by another state) to act as an officer and agent of this state in effecting the return of any person convicted of a crime committed before July 1, 1984, who has violated the terms and conditions of parole or probation as granted by this state. In any matter relating to the return of such a person, any agent so deputized shall have all the powers of a police officer of this state.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 20; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 344; 1999 c 143 § 31; 1955 c 183 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.290 - Return of parole violators from another state—Deputization procedure.

RCW 9.95.290
Return of parole violators from another state—Deputization procedure.
Any deputization pursuant to this statute with regard to an offender convicted of a crime committed before July 1, 1984, shall be in writing and any person authorized to act as an agent of this state pursuant hereto shall carry formal evidence of his or her deputization and shall produce the same upon demand.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 345; 1955 c 183 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.300 - Return of parole violators from another state—Contracts to share costs.

RCW 9.95.300
Return of parole violators from another state—Contracts to share costs.
The secretary, upon recommendation by the board, may enter into contracts with similar officials of any other state or states for the purpose of sharing an equitable portion of the cost of effecting the return of any person who has violated the terms and conditions of parole, probation, or community custody as granted by this state.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 21; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 346; 1999 c 143 § 32; 1955 c 183 § 3.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.310 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Declaration of purpose.

RCW 9.95.310
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Declaration of purpose.
The purpose of RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370 is to provide necessary assistance, other than assistance which is authorized to be provided under the vocational rehabilitation laws, Title 28A RCW, under the public assistance laws, Title 74 RCW or the employment security department or other state agency, for parolees, inmates assigned to work/training release facilities, discharged prisoners and persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984, and granted probation in need and whose capacity to earn a living under these circumstances is impaired; and to help such persons attain self-care and/or self-support for rehabilitation and restoration to independence as useful citizens as rapidly as possible thereby reducing the number of returnees to the institutions of this state to the benefit of such person and society as a whole.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 347; 1986 c 125 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 1; 1961 c 217 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.320 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Subsistence payments—Terms and conditions.

RCW 9.95.320
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Subsistence payments—Terms and conditions.
The secretary of corrections or his or her designee may provide to any parolee, inmate assigned to a work/training release facility, discharged prisoner and persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984, and granted probation in need and without necessary means, from any funds legally available therefor, such reasonable sums as he or she deems necessary for the subsistence of such person and his or her family until such person has become gainfully employed. Such aid may be made under such terms and conditions, and through local parole or probation officers if necessary, as the secretary of corrections or his or her designee may require and shall be supplementary to any moneys which may be provided under public assistance or from any other source.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 348; 1986 c 125 § 2; 1981 c 136 § 45; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 2; 1961 c 217 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.330 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Department may accept gifts and make expenditures.

RCW 9.95.330
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Department may accept gifts and make expenditures.
The department of corrections may accept any devise, bequest, gift, grant, or contribution made for the purposes of RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370 and the secretary of corrections or his or her designee may make expenditures, or approve expenditures by local parole or probation officers, therefrom for the purposes of RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370 in accordance with the rules of the department of corrections.
[ 2011 c 336 § 341; 1981 c 136 § 46; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 3; 1961 c 217 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.340 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Use and repayment of funds belonging to absconders.

RCW 9.95.340
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Use and repayment of funds belonging to absconders.
Any funds in the hands of the department of corrections, or which may come into its hands, which belong to discharged prisoners, inmates assigned to work/training release facilities, parolees or persons convicted of a felony and granted probation who absconded, or whose whereabouts are unknown, shall be deposited in the community services revolving fund. Said funds shall be used to defray the expenses of clothing and other necessities and for transporting discharged prisoners, inmates assigned to work/training release facilities, parolees and persons convicted of a felony and granted probation who are without means to secure the same. All payments disbursed from these funds shall be repaid, whenever possible, by discharged prisoners, inmates assigned to work/training release facilities, parolees and persons convicted of a felony and granted probation for whose benefit they are made. Whenever any money belonging to such persons is so paid into the revolving fund, it shall be repaid to them in accordance with law if a claim therefor is filed with the department of corrections within five years of deposit into said fund and upon a clear showing of a legal right of such claimant to such money. This section applies to persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 349; 1986 c 125 § 3; 1981 c 136 § 47; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 4; 1961 c 217 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.350 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Use and accounting of funds or property.

RCW 9.95.350
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Use and accounting of funds or property.
All money or other property paid or delivered to a community corrections officer or employee of the department of corrections by or for the benefit of any discharged prisoner, inmate assigned to a work/training release facility, parolee or persons convicted of a felony and granted probation shall be immediately transmitted to the department of corrections and it shall enter the same upon its books to his or her credit. Such money or other property shall be used only under the direction of the department of corrections.
If such person absconds, the money shall be deposited in the revolving fund created by RCW 9.95.360, and any other property, if not called for within one year, shall be sold by the department of corrections and the proceeds credited to the revolving fund.
If any person, files a claim within five years after the deposit or crediting of such funds, and satisfies the department of corrections that he or she is entitled thereto, the department may make a finding to that effect and may make payment to the claimant in the amount to which he or she is entitled.
This section applies to persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 350; 1986 c 125 § 4; 1981 c 136 § 48; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 5; 1961 c 217 § 6.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.360 - Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Community services revolving fund.

RCW 9.95.360
Assistance for parolees, work release, and discharged prisoners—Community services revolving fund.
The department of corrections shall create, maintain, and administer outside the state treasury a permanent revolving fund to be known as the "community services revolving fund" into which shall be deposited all moneys received by it under RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370 and any appropriation made for the purposes of RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370. All expenditures from this revolving fund shall be made by check or voucher signed by the secretary of corrections or his or her designee. The community services revolving fund shall be deposited by the department of corrections in such banks or financial institutions as it may select which shall give to the department a surety bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, or collateral eligible as security for deposit of state funds in at least the full amount of deposit.
This section applies to persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 351; 1986 c 125 § 5; 1981 c 136 § 49; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 6; 1961 c 217 § 7.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.370 - Assistance for parolees and discharged prisoners—Repayment agreement.

RCW 9.95.370
Assistance for parolees and discharged prisoners—Repayment agreement.
The secretary of corrections or his or her designee shall enter into a written agreement with every person receiving funds under RCW 9.95.310 through 9.95.370 that such person will repay such funds under the terms and conditions in said agreement. No person shall receive funds until such an agreement is validly made. This section applies to persons convicted of a felony committed before July 1, 1984.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 352; 1981 c 136 § 50; 1971 ex.s. c 31 § 7; 1961 c 217 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.425 - Offenders—Postrelease violations.

RCW 9.95.425
Offenders—Postrelease violations.
(1) Whenever the board or a community corrections officer of this state has reason to believe an offender released under RCW 9.95.420, * 10.95.030(3), or 9.94A.730 has violated a condition of community custody or the laws of this state, any community corrections officer may arrest or cause the arrest and detention of the offender pending a determination by the board whether sanctions should be imposed or the offender's community custody should be revoked. The community corrections officer shall report all facts and circumstances surrounding the alleged violation to the board, with recommendations.
(2) If the board or the department causes the arrest or detention of an offender for a violation that does not amount to a new crime and the offender is arrested or detained by local law enforcement or in a local jail, the board or department, whichever caused the arrest or detention, shall be financially responsible for local costs. Jail bed costs shall be allocated at the rate established under RCW 9.94A.740.
[ 2014 c 130 § 5; 2009 c 28 § 30; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 307.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 10.95.030 was amended by 2023 c 102 § 20, changing subsection (3) to subsection (2).
Application—Effective date—2014 c 130: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.430 - Offenders—Postrelease arrest.

RCW 9.95.430
Offenders—Postrelease arrest.
Any offender released under RCW 9.95.420, * 10.95.030(3), or 9.94A.730 who is arrested and detained in physical custody by the authority of a community corrections officer, or upon the written order of the board, shall not be released from custody on bail or personal recognizance, except upon approval of the board and the issuance by the board of an order reinstating the offender's release on the same or modified conditions. All chiefs of police, marshals of cities and towns, sheriffs of counties, and all police, prison, and peace officers and constables shall execute any such order in the same manner as any ordinary criminal process.
[ 2014 c 130 § 6; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 308.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 10.95.030 was amended by 2023 c 102 § 20, changing subsection (3) to subsection (2).
Application—Effective date—2014 c 130: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.440 - Offenders—Reinstatement of release.

RCW 9.95.440
Offenders—Reinstatement of release.
In the event the board suspends the release status of an offender released under RCW 9.95.420, * 10.95.030(3), or 9.94A.730 by reason of an alleged violation of a condition of release, or pending disposition of a new criminal charge, the board may nullify the suspension order and reinstate release under previous conditions or any new conditions the board determines advisable under RCW 9.94A.704. Before the board may nullify a suspension order and reinstate release, it shall determine that the best interests of society and the offender shall be served by such reinstatement rather than return to confinement.
[ 2014 c 130 § 8; 2008 c 231 § 45; 2003 c 218 § 6; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 310.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 10.95.030 was amended by 2023 c 102 § 20, changing subsection (3) to subsection (2).
Application—Effective date—2014 c 130: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Intent—Application—Application of repealers—Effective date—2008 c 231: See notes following RCW 9.94A.701.
Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.95 - Indeterminate Sentences. › 9.95.900 - Application of certain laws to felonies committed before, on, or after certain dates.

RCW 9.95.900
Application of certain laws to felonies committed before, on, or after certain dates.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following sections of law do not apply to any felony offense committed on or after July 1, 1984: RCW 9.95.010, 9.95.011, 9.95.013, 9.95.015, 9.95.017, 9.95.040, 9.95.045, 9.95.047, 9.95.052, 9.95.080, 9.95.100, 9.95.115, 9.95.116, 9.95.120, 9.95.124, 9.95.125, 9.95.130, 9.95.190, 9.95.200, 9.95.204, * 9.95.206, 9.95.210, * 9.95.212, 9.95.214, 9.95.220, 9.95.230, 9.95.240, 9.95.250, 9.95.260, 9.95.265, 9.95.280, 9.95.290, 9.95.310, 9.95.320, 9.95.330, 9.95.340, 9.95.350, 9.95.360, 9.95.370, 72.04A.070, and 72.04A.080.
(2) The following sections apply to any felony offense committed before July 1, 1984, and to any offense sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507 and committed on or after July 1, 2001: RCW 9.95.003, 9.95.005, 9.95.007, 9.95.020, 9.95.030, 9.95.031, 9.95.032, 9.95.055, 9.95.060, 9.95.062, 9.95.063, 9.95.064, 9.95.070, 9.95.090, 9.95.110, 9.95.121, 9.95.122, 9.95.123, 9.95.126, 9.95.140, 9.95.150, 9.95.160, 9.95.170, 9.95.300, and 9.96.050.
[ 2009 c 28 § 31; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 353; 1981 c 137 § 32.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 9.95.206 and 9.95.212 were repealed by 2009 c 375 § 16.
Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96 - Restoration of Civil Rights. › 9.96.010 - Restoration of civil rights.

RCW 9.96.010
Restoration of civil rights.
Whenever the governor shall grant a pardon to a person convicted of an infamous crime, or whenever the maximum term of imprisonment for which any such person was committed is about to expire or has expired, and such person has not otherwise had his or her civil rights restored, the governor shall have the power, in his or her discretion, to restore to such person his or her civil rights in the manner as in this chapter provided.
[ 2011 c 336 § 342; 1961 c 187 § 2; 1931 c 19 § 1; 1929 c 26 § 2; RRS § 10250.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96 - Restoration of Civil Rights. › 9.96.020 - Form of certificate.

RCW 9.96.020
Form of certificate.
Whenever the governor shall determine to restore his or her civil rights to any person convicted of an infamous crime in any superior court of this state, he or she shall execute and file in the office of the secretary of state an instrument in writing in substantially the following form:
"To the People of the State of Washington
Greeting:
I, the undersigned Governor of the State of Washington, by virtue of the power vested in my office by the constitution and laws of the State of Washington, do by these presents restore to  . . . . . . . . . his or her civil rights forfeited by him (or her) by reason of his (or her) conviction of the crime of  . . . . . . . . . (naming it) in the Superior Court for the County of  . . . . . . . . ., on to-wit: The  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . .
Dated the  . . . . day of  . . . . . ., (year) . . . .
(Signed)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Governor of Washington."
[ 2016 c 202 § 3; 2012 c 117 § 4; 2011 c 336 § 343; 1931 c 19 § 2; 1929 c 26 § 3; RRS § 10251.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96 - Restoration of Civil Rights. › 9.96.030 - Certified copy—Recording and indexing.

RCW 9.96.030
Certified copy—Recording and indexing.
Upon the filing of an instrument restoring civil rights in his or her office, it shall be the duty of the secretary of state to transmit a duly certified copy thereof to the clerk of the superior court named therein, who shall record the same in the journal of the court and index the same in the execution docket of the cause in which the conviction was had.
[ 2011 c 336 § 344; 1931 c 19 § 3; 1929 c 26 § 4; RRS § 10252.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96 - Restoration of Civil Rights. › 9.96.050 - Final discharge of parolee—Restoration of civil rights—Governor's pardoning power not affected.

RCW 9.96.050
Final discharge of parolee—Restoration of civil rights—Governor's pardoning power not affected.
(1)(a) When an offender on parole has performed all obligations of his or her release, including any and all legal financial obligations, for such time as shall satisfy the indeterminate sentence review board that his or her final release is not incompatible with the best interests of society and the welfare of the paroled individual, the board may make a final order of discharge and issue a certificate of discharge to the offender.
(b) The board retains the jurisdiction to issue a certificate of discharge after the expiration of the offender's or parolee's maximum statutory sentence. If not earlier granted and any and all legal financial obligations have been paid, the board shall issue a final order of discharge three years from the date of parole unless the parolee is on suspended or revoked status at the expiration of the three years.
(c) The discharge, regardless of when issued, shall have the effect of restoring all civil rights not already restored by RCW 29A.08.520, and the certification of discharge shall so state.
(d) This restoration of civil rights shall not restore the right to receive, possess, own, or transport firearms.
(e) The board shall issue a certificate of discharge to the offender in person or by mail to the offender's last known address.
(2) A copy of every signed certificate of discharge for offender sentences under the authority of the department of corrections shall be placed in the department's files.
(3) The discharge provided for in this section shall be considered as a part of the sentence of the convicted person and shall not in any manner be construed as affecting the powers of the governor to pardon any such person.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 22; 2009 c 325 § 4. Prior: 2007 c 363 § 4; 2007 c 171 § 2; 2002 c 16 § 3; 1993 c 140 § 4; 1980 c 75 § 1; 1961 c 187 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Intent—2002 c 16: See note following RCW 9.94A.637.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96 - Restoration of Civil Rights. › 9.96.080 - Victims of certain crimes vacating records of conviction.

RCW 9.96.080
Victims of certain crimes vacating records of conviction.
(1)(a) A victim of sex trafficking, prostitution, or commercial sexual abuse of a minor; sexual assault; or domestic violence, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 may apply to the sentencing court or the sentencing court's successor to vacate the applicant's record of conviction for the offense; or
(b) The prosecutor of a county or municipality in which a victim of sex trafficking, prostitution, or commercial sexual abuse of a minor; sexual assault; or domestic violence was sentenced for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense may exercise discretion to apply to the court on behalf of the state recommending that the court vacate the victim's record of conviction by submitting the information required in subsection (2) of this section. If the court finds the application meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the court may decide whether to grant the application to vacate the record.
(2) In order to vacate a record of conviction for a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offense committed as a result of being a victim of sex trafficking, prostitution, or commercial sexual abuse of a minor; sexual assault; or domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
(a) Provide an affidavit, under penalty of perjury, stating the specific facts and circumstances proving, by a preponderance of evidence that the offense was committed as a result of being a victim of sex trafficking, prostitution, or commercial sexual abuse of a minor; sexual assault; or domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;
(b) There are no criminal charges against the applicant pending in any court of this state or another state, or in any federal court for any crime other than prostitution;
(c) If the offense is a misdemeanor, the offender has not been convicted of a new crime in this state, another state, or federal or tribal court in the three years prior to the vacation application;
(d) Except where the conviction to be vacated is for the crime of prostitution, prostitution loitering, or stay out of area of prostitution, provide proof that the crime victim penalty assessment, RCW 7.68.035, has been paid in full;
(e) If applicable, restitution owed to any victim, excluding restitution owed to any insurance provider under Title 48 RCW, has been paid in full.
(3) An applicant may not have a record of conviction for a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor offense vacated if:
(a) The offense was any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation, including attempt, of chapter 9.68 RCW (obscenity and pornography), chapter 9.68A RCW (sexual exploitation of children), or chapter 9A.44 RCW (sex offenses), except for failure to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.132;
(b) The offense was a conviction as described in RCW 46.61.5055; or
(c) The offense was patronizing a prostitute as described in RCW 9A.88.110.
[ 2021 c 237 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 9.96A.010
Legislative declaration.
The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of felons and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship, and the opportunity to secure employment or to pursue, practice or engage in a meaningful and profitable trade, occupation, vocation, profession or business is an essential ingredient to rehabilitation and the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship.
[ 1973 c 135 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.030 - Exclusion—Law enforcement agencies.

RCW 9.96A.030
Exclusion—Law enforcement agencies.
This chapter shall not be applicable to any law enforcement agency; however, nothing herein shall be construed to preclude a law enforcement agency in its discretion from adopting the policy set forth in this chapter.
[ 1973 c 135 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.040 - Violations—Adjudication pursuant to administrative procedure act.

RCW 9.96A.040
Violations—Adjudication pursuant to administrative procedure act.
Any complaints or grievances concerning the violation of this chapter shall be processed and adjudicated in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act.
[ 1973 c 135 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.050 - Provisions of chapter prevailing—Exception.

RCW 9.96A.050
Provisions of chapter prevailing—Exception.
Except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail over any other provisions of law which purport to govern the denial of licenses, permits, certificates, registrations, or other means to engage in a business, on the grounds of a lack of good moral character, or which purport to govern the suspension or revocation of such a license, permit, certificate, or registration on the grounds of conviction of a crime.
[ 2016 c 81 § 7; 1973 c 135 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.060 - Exclusion—Employees dealing with children or vulnerable persons.

RCW 9.96A.060
Exclusion—Employees dealing with children or vulnerable persons.
This chapter is not applicable to the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families when employing a person, who in the course of his or her employment, has or may have unsupervised access to any person who is under the age of eighteen, who is under the age of twenty-one and has been sentenced to a term of confinement under the supervision of the department of children, youth, and families under chapter 13.40 RCW, who is a vulnerable adult under chapter 74.34 RCW, or who is a vulnerable person. For purposes of this section "vulnerable person" means an adult of any age who lacks the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for himself or herself.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 805; 2001 c 296 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Intent—2001 c 296: "It is the intent of the legislature to authorize the department of social and health services to investigate the background of current and future department employees to the same extent and with the same effect as it has authorized the state to investigate the background and exclude from the provision of service current and future care providers, contractors, volunteers, and others. The department of social and health services must coordinate with the department of personnel to develop rules that address the procedures for undertaking background checks, and specifically what action would be taken against a current employee who is disqualified from his or her current position because of a background check not previously performed." [ 2001 c 296 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.96A - Restoration of Employment Rights. › 9.96A.900 - Effective date—1973 c 135.

RCW 9.96A.900
Effective date—1973 c 135.
This act shall take effect on July 1, 1973.
[ 1973 c 135 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.98 - Prisoners—Untried Indictments, Informations, Complaints. › 9.98.020 - Loss of jurisdiction and failure of indictment, information, complaint—Dismissal.

RCW 9.98.020
Loss of jurisdiction and failure of indictment, information, complaint—Dismissal.
In the event that the action is not brought to trial within the period of time as herein provided, no court of this state shall any longer have jurisdiction thereof, nor shall the untried indictment, information or complaint be of any further force or effect, and the court shall enter an order dismissing the same with prejudice.
[ 1959 c 56 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.98 - Prisoners—Untried Indictments, Informations, Complaints. › 9.98.030 - Chapter not applicable to mentally ill.

RCW 9.98.030
Chapter not applicable to mentally ill.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person adjudged to be mentally ill.
[ 1959 c 56 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.98 - Prisoners—Untried Indictments, Informations, Complaints. › 9.98.040 - Court not prohibited from ordering prisoner to trial.

RCW 9.98.040
Court not prohibited from ordering prisoner to trial.
This chapter shall not be construed as preempting the right of the superior court on the motion of the county prosecuting attorney from ordering the superintendent of a state penal or correctional institution to cause a prisoner to be transported to the superior court of the county for trial upon any untried indictment, information or complaint.
[ 1959 c 56 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.020 - Appropriate court defined.

RCW 9.100.020
Appropriate court defined.
The phrase "appropriate court" as used in the agreement on detainers shall, with reference to the courts of this state, mean any court with criminal jurisdiction.
[ 1967 c 34 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.030 - Courts, state and political subdivisions enjoined to enforce agreement.

RCW 9.100.030
Courts, state and political subdivisions enjoined to enforce agreement.
All courts, departments, agencies, officers and employees of this state and its political subdivisions are hereby directed to enforce the agreement on detainers and to cooperate with one another and with other party states in enforcing the agreement and effectuating its purposes.
[ 1967 c 34 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.040 - Escape—Effect.

RCW 9.100.040
Escape—Effect.
Escape from custody while in another state pursuant to the agreement on detainers shall constitute an offense against the laws of this state to the same extent and degree as an escape from the institution in which the prisoner was confined immediately prior to having been sent to another state pursuant to the provisions of the agreement on detainers and shall be punishable in the same manner as an escape from said institution.
[ 1967 c 34 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.050 - Giving over inmate authorized.

RCW 9.100.050
Giving over inmate authorized.
It shall be lawful and mandatory upon the warden or other official in charge of a penal or correctional institution in this state to give over the person of any inmate thereof whenever so required by the operation of the agreement on detainers.
[ 1967 c 34 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.060 - Administrator—Appointment.

RCW 9.100.060
Administrator—Appointment.
The governor is hereby authorized and empowered to designate and appoint a state officer to act as the administrator who shall perform the duties and functions and exercise the powers conferred upon such person by Article VII of the agreement on detainers.
[ 1967 c 34 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.070 - Request for temporary custody—Notice to prisoner and governor—Advising prisoner of rights.

RCW 9.100.070
Request for temporary custody—Notice to prisoner and governor—Advising prisoner of rights.
In order to implement Article IV(a) of the agreement on detainers, and in furtherance of its purposes, the appropriate authorities having custody of the prisoner shall, promptly upon receipt of the officer's written request, notify the prisoner and the governor in writing that a request for temporary custody has been made and such notification shall describe the source and contents of said request. The authorities having custody of the prisoner shall also advise him or her in writing of his or her rights to counsel, to make representations to the governor within thirty days, and to contest the legality of his or her delivery.
[ 2011 c 336 § 346; 1967 c 34 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.100 - Agreement on Detainers. › 9.100.080 - Copies of chapter—Transmission.

RCW 9.100.080
Copies of chapter—Transmission.
Copies of this chapter shall, upon its approval, be transmitted by the secretary of state to the governor of each state, to the attorney general and the secretary of state of the United States, and the council of state governments.
[ 1967 c 34 § 8.]