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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.110 - Hearing on question of declining jurisdiction—Held, when—Findings.

RCW 13.40.110
Hearing on question of declining jurisdiction—Held, when—Findings.
(1) Discretionary decline hearing - The prosecutor, respondent, or the court on its own motion may, before a hearing on the information on its merits, file a motion requesting the court to transfer the respondent for adult criminal prosecution and the matter shall be set for a hearing on the question of declining jurisdiction only if:
(a) The respondent is, at the time of proceedings, at least fifteen years of age or older and is charged with a serious violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030;
(b) The respondent is, at the time of proceedings, fourteen years of age or younger and is charged with murder in the first degree (RCW 9A.32.030), and/or murder in the second degree (RCW 9A.32.050); or
(c) The respondent is any age and is charged with custodial assault, RCW 9A.36.100, and, at the time the respondent is charged, is already serving a minimum juvenile sentence to age twenty-one.
(2) Mandatory decline hearing - Unless waived by the court, the parties, and their counsel, a decline hearing shall be held when the information alleges an escape by the respondent and the respondent is serving a minimum juvenile sentence to age twenty-one.
(3) The court after a decline hearing may order the case transferred for adult criminal prosecution upon a finding that the declination would be in the best interest of the juvenile or the public. The court shall consider the relevant reports, facts, opinions, and arguments presented by the parties and their counsel.
(4) When the respondent is transferred for criminal prosecution or retained for prosecution in juvenile court, the court shall set forth in writing its finding which shall be supported by relevant facts and opinions produced at the hearing.
[ 2019 c 322 § 10; 2018 c 162 § 4; 2009 c 454 § 3; 1997 c 338 § 20; 1990 c 3 § 303; 1988 c 145 § 18; 1979 c 155 § 63; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 65.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 322: See note following RCW 72.01.410.
Report to legislature—2019 c 322 §§ 2-6; 2018 c 162: See RCW 13.04.800.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.120 - Hearings—Time and place.

RCW 13.40.120
Hearings—Time and place.
All hearings may be conducted at any time or place within the limits of the judicial district, and such cases may not be heard in conjunction with other business of any other division of the superior court.
[ 1981 c 299 § 9; 1979 c 155 § 64; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 66.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.135 - Sexual motivation special allegation—Procedures.

RCW 13.40.135
Sexual motivation special allegation—Procedures.
(1) The prosecuting attorney shall file a special allegation of sexual motivation in every juvenile offense other than sex offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 when sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably consistent defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify a finding of sexual motivation by a reasonable and objective fact finder.
(2) In a juvenile case wherein there has been a special allegation the state shall prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the juvenile committed the offense with a sexual motivation. The court shall make a finding of fact of whether or not the sexual motivation was present at the time of the commission of the offense. This finding shall not be applied to sex offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030.
(3) The prosecuting attorney shall not withdraw the special allegation of "sexual motivation" without approval of the court through an order of dismissal. The court shall not dismiss the special allegation unless it finds that such an order is necessary to correct an error in the initial charging decision or unless there are evidentiary problems which make proving the special allegation doubtful.
[ 2009 c 28 § 33; 1997 c 338 § 23; 1990 c 3 § 604.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Effective date—Application—1990 c 3 §§ 601-605: See note following RCW 9.94A.835.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.180 - Single disposition order—Consecutive terms when two or more offenses—Limitations—Separate disposition order—Concurrent period of community supervision.

RCW 13.40.180
Single disposition order—Consecutive terms when two or more offenses—Limitations—Separate disposition order—Concurrent period of community supervision.
(1) Where a disposition in a single disposition order is imposed on a youth for two or more offenses, the terms shall run consecutively, subject to the following limitations:
(a) Where the offenses were committed through a single act or omission, omission, or through an act or omission which in itself constituted one of the offenses and also was an element of the other, the aggregate of all the terms shall not exceed 150 percent of the term imposed for the most serious offense;
(b) The aggregate of all consecutive terms shall not exceed three hundred percent of the term imposed for the most serious offense; and
(c) The aggregate of all consecutive terms of community supervision shall not exceed two years in length, or require any payment of fines or the performance of more than 200 hours of community restitution.
(2) Where disposition in separate disposition orders is imposed on a youth, the periods of community supervision contained in separate orders, if any, shall run concurrently. All other terms contained in separate disposition orders shall run consecutively.
[ 2023 c 449 § 19; 2012 c 177 § 3; 2002 c 175 § 24; 1981 c 299 § 14; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 72.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 449: See note following RCW 13.40.058.
Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.185 - Disposition order—Confinement under departmental supervision or in juvenile facility, when.

RCW 13.40.185
Disposition order—Confinement under departmental supervision or in juvenile facility, when.
(1) Any term of confinement imposed for an offense which exceeds thirty days shall be served under the supervision of the department. If the period of confinement imposed for more than one offense exceeds thirty days but the term imposed for each offense is less than thirty days, the confinement may, in the discretion of the court, be served in a juvenile facility operated by or pursuant to a contract with the state or a county.
(2) Whenever a juvenile is confined in a detention facility or is committed to the department, the court may not directly order a juvenile into a particular county or state facility. The juvenile court administrator and the secretary or the secretary's designee, as appropriate, has the sole discretion to determine in which facility a juvenile should be confined or committed. The counties may operate a variety of detention facilities as determined by the county legislative authority subject to available funds.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 608; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 524; 1981 c 299 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.192 - Restitution and other legal financial obligations—Enforceability—Treatment of obligations upon age of eighteen or conclusion of juvenile court jurisdiction—Extension of judgment.

RCW 13.40.192
Restitution and other legal financial obligations—Enforceability—Treatment of obligations upon age of eighteen or conclusion of juvenile court jurisdiction—Extension of judgment.
(1) If a juvenile is ordered to pay restitution, the money judgment remains enforceable for a period of 10 years. When the juvenile reaches the age of 18 years or at the conclusion of juvenile court jurisdiction, whichever occurs later, the superior court clerk must docket the remaining balance of the juvenile's restitution in the same manner as other judgments for the payment of money. The judgment remains valid and enforceable until 10 years from the date of its imposition. The clerk of the superior court may seek extension of the judgment for restitution in the same manner as RCW 6.17.020 for purposes of collection as allowed under RCW 36.18.190.
(2) A judgment against a juvenile for any legal financial obligation other than restitution including, but not limited to, fines, penalty assessments, attorneys' fees, court costs, and other administrative fees, is not enforceable after July 1, 2023. The superior court clerk shall not accept payments from a respondent who was ordered to pay legal financial obligations, including fines, penalty assessments, attorneys' fees, and court costs after July 1, 2023.
[ 2023 c 449 § 20; 2015 c 265 § 7; 1997 c 121 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 449: See note following RCW 13.40.058.
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.196 - Firearms—Special allegation.

RCW 13.40.196
Firearms—Special allegation.
A prosecutor may file a special allegation that the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm when the offender committed the alleged offense. If a special allegation has been filed and the court finds that the offender committed the alleged offense, the court shall also make a finding whether the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm when the offender committed the offense.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 526.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.200 - Violation of order of restitution, community supervision, or confinement—Modification of order after hearing.

RCW 13.40.200
Violation of order of restitution, community supervision, or confinement—Modification of order after hearing.
(1) When a respondent fails to comply with an order of restitution, community supervision, or confinement of less than 30 days, the court upon motion of the prosecutor or its own motion, may modify the order after a hearing on the violation.
(2) The hearing shall afford the respondent the same due process of law as would be afforded an adult probationer. The court may issue a summons or a warrant to compel the respondent's appearance. The state shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the fact of the violation. The respondent shall have the burden of showing that the violation was not a willful refusal to comply with the terms of the order. If a respondent has failed to pay restitution or to perform community restitution hours, as required by the court, it shall be the respondent's burden to show that he or she did not have the means and could not reasonably have acquired the means to pay the restitution or to perform community restitution.
(3) If the court finds that a respondent has willfully violated the terms of an order pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section, it may impose a penalty of up to 30 days' confinement. Penalties for multiple violations occurring prior to the hearing shall not be aggregated to exceed 30 days' confinement. Regardless of the number of times a respondent is brought to court for violations of the terms of a single disposition order, the combined total number of days spent by the respondent in detention shall never exceed the maximum term to which an adult could be sentenced for the underlying offense.
(4) When a respondent has willfully violated the terms of a probation bond, the court may modify, revoke, or retain the probation bond as provided in RCW 13.40.054.
[ 2023 c 449 § 21; 2004 c 120 § 7; 2002 c 175 § 25; 1997 c 338 § 31; 1995 c 395 § 8; 1986 c 288 § 5; 1983 c 191 § 15; 1979 c 155 § 70; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 74.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 449: See note following RCW 13.40.058.
Effective date—2004 c 120: See note following RCW 13.40.010.
Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Severability—1986 c 288: See note following RCW 43.185C.260.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.212 - Intensive supervision program—Elements.

RCW 13.40.212
Intensive supervision program—Elements.
The department shall, no later than January 1, 1999, implement an intensive supervision program as a part of its parole services that includes, at a minimum, the following program elements:
(1) A process of case management involving coordinated and comprehensive planning, information exchange, continuity and consistency, service provision and referral, and monitoring. The components of the case management system shall include assessment, classification, and selection criteria; individual case planning that incorporates a family and community perspective; a mixture of intensive surveillance and services; a balance of incentives and graduated consequences coupled with the imposition of realistic, enforceable conditions; and service brokerage with community resources and linkage with social networks;
(2) Administration of transition services that transcend traditional agency boundaries and professional interests and include courts, institutions, aftercare, education, social and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and employment and vocational training; and
(3) A plan for information management and program evaluation that maintains close oversight over implementation and quality control, and determines the effectiveness of both the processes and outcomes of the program.
[ 2020 c 262 § 6; 1997 c 338 § 34.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1997 c 338 §§ 32 and 34: "The legislature finds the present system of transitioning youths from residential status to parole status to discharge is insufficient to provide adequate rehabilitation and public safety in many instances, particularly in cases of offenders at highest risk of reoffending. The legislature further finds that an intensive supervision program based on the following principles holds much promise for positively impacting recidivism rates for juvenile offenders: (1) Progressive increase in responsibility and freedom in the community; (2) facilitation of youths' interaction and involvement with their communities; (3) involvement of both the youth and targeted community support systems such as family, peers, schools, and employers, on the qualities needed for constructive interaction and successful adjustment with the community; (4) development of new resources, supports, and opportunities where necessary; and (5) ongoing monitoring and testing of youth on their ability to abide by community rules and standards.
The legislature intends for the department to create an intensive supervision program based on the principles stated in this section that will be available to the highest risk juvenile offenders placed on parole." [ 1997 c 338 § 33.]
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.217 - Juveniles adjudicated of sex offenses—Release of information authorized.

RCW 13.40.217
Juveniles adjudicated of sex offenses—Release of information authorized.
(1) In addition to any other information required to be released under this chapter, the department is authorized, pursuant to RCW 4.24.550, to release relevant information that is necessary to protect the public concerning juveniles adjudicated of sex offenses.
(2) In order for public agencies to have the information necessary for notifying the public about sex offenders as authorized in RCW 4.24.550, the secretary shall issue to appropriate law enforcement agencies narrative notices regarding the pending release of sex offenders from the department's juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The narrative notices shall, at a minimum, describe the identity and criminal history behavior of the offender and shall include the department's risk level classification for the offender. For sex offenders classified as either risk level II or III, the narrative notices shall also include the reasons underlying the classification.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the department shall classify as risk level I those offenders whose risk assessments indicate a low risk of reoffense within the community at large. The department shall classify as risk level II those offenders whose risk assessments indicate a moderate risk of reoffense within the community at large. The department shall classify as risk level III those offenders whose risk assessments indicate a high risk of reoffense within the community at large.
[ 1997 c 364 § 2; 1990 c 3 § 102.]
NOTES:
Severability—1997 c 364: See note following RCW 4.24.550.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.219 - Arrest for prostitution or prostitution loitering—Alleged offender—Victim of severe form of trafficking, commercial sex abuse of a minor.

RCW 13.40.219
Arrest for prostitution or prostitution loitering—Alleged offender—Victim of severe form of trafficking, commercial sex abuse of a minor.
In any proceeding under this chapter related to an arrest for prostitution or prostitution loitering, there is a presumption that the alleged offender meets the criteria for a certification as a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons as defined in section 7105 of Title 22 of the United States code, and that the alleged offender is also a victim of commercial sex abuse of a minor.
[ 2010 c 289 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.230 - Appeal from order of disposition—Jurisdiction—Procedure—Scope—Release pending appeal.

RCW 13.40.230
Appeal from order of disposition—Jurisdiction—Procedure—Scope—Release pending appeal.
(1) Dispositions reviewed pursuant to RCW 13.40.160 shall be reviewed in the appropriate division of the court of appeals.
An appeal under this section shall be heard solely upon the record that was before the disposition court. No written briefs may be required, and the appeal shall be heard within thirty days following the date of sentencing and a decision rendered within fifteen days following the argument. The supreme court shall promulgate any necessary rules to effectuate the purposes of this section.
(2) To uphold a disposition outside the standard range, the court of appeals must find (a) that the reasons supplied by the disposition judge are supported by the record which was before the judge and that those reasons clearly and convincingly support the conclusion that a disposition within the range would constitute a manifest injustice, and (b) that the sentence imposed was neither clearly excessive nor clearly too lenient.
(3) If the court does not find subsection (2)(a) of this section it shall remand the case for disposition within the standard range.
(4) If the court finds subsection (2)(a) but not subsection (2)(b) of this section it shall remand the case with instructions for further proceedings consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
(5) The disposition court may impose conditions on release pending appeal as provided in RCW * 13.40.040(4) and 13.40.050(6).
(6) Appeal of a disposition under this section does not affect the finality or appeal of the underlying adjudication of guilt.
[ 1997 c 338 § 35; 1981 c 299 § 16; 1979 c 155 § 72; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 77.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 13.40.040 was amended by 2002 c 171 § 2, changing subsection (4) to subsection (5).
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.240 - Construction of RCW references to juvenile delinquents or juvenile delinquency.

RCW 13.40.240
Construction of RCW references to juvenile delinquents or juvenile delinquency.
All references to juvenile delinquents or juvenile delinquency in other chapters of the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed as meaning juvenile offenders or the commitment of an offense by juveniles as defined by this chapter.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 78.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.285 - Juvenile offender sentenced to terms in juvenile and adult facilities—Transfer to department of corrections—Term of confinement.

RCW 13.40.285
Juvenile offender sentenced to terms in juvenile and adult facilities—Transfer to department of corrections—Term of confinement.
A juvenile offender ordered to serve a term of confinement with the department of children, youth, and families who is subsequently sentenced to the department of corrections may, with the consent of the department of corrections, be transferred by the secretary of children, youth, and families to the department of corrections to serve the balance of the term of confinement ordered by the juvenile court. The juvenile and adult sentences shall be served consecutively. In no case shall the secretary credit time served as a result of an adult conviction against the term of confinement ordered by the juvenile court.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 612; 1983 c 191 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.301 - Department to protect younger children in confinement from older youth confined pursuant to 2018 c 162.

RCW 13.40.301
Department to protect younger children in confinement from older youth confined pursuant to 2018 c 162.
The department must take appropriate actions to protect younger children in confinement from older youth who may be confined pursuant to chapter 162, Laws of 2018, recognizing both the potential for positive mentorship and the potential risks relating to victimization and the exercise of negative influence. The court may exercise oversight if needed to accomplish the goals of this section.
[ 2018 c 162 § 8.]
NOTES:
Report to legislature—2019 c 322 §§ 2-6; 2018 c 162: See RCW 13.04.800.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.305 - Juvenile offender adjudicated of theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen vehicle, taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree, taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree—Local sanctions—Evaluation.

RCW 13.40.305
Juvenile offender adjudicated of theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen vehicle, taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree, taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree—Local sanctions—Evaluation.
If a juvenile is adjudicated of theft of a motor vehicle under RCW 9A.56.065, possession of a stolen vehicle under RCW 9A.56.068, taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree as defined in RCW 9A.56.070(1), or taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree as defined in RCW 9A.56.075(1) and is sentenced to local sanctions, the juvenile's disposition shall include an evaluation to determine whether the juvenile is in need of community-based rehabilitation services and to complete any treatment recommended by the evaluation.
[ 2007 c 199 § 12.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.310 - Transitional treatment program for gang and drug-involved juvenile offenders.

RCW 13.40.310
Transitional treatment program for gang and drug-involved juvenile offenders.
(1) The department may contract with a community-based nonprofit organization to establish a three-step transitional treatment program for gang and drug-involved juvenile offenders committed to the custody of the department under this chapter. Any such program shall provide six to twenty-four months of treatment. The program shall emphasize the principles of self-determination, unity, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, and creativity. The program shall be culturally relevant and appropriate and shall include:
(a) A culturally relevant and appropriate institution-based program that provides comprehensive drug and alcohol services, individual and family counseling, and a wilderness experience of constructive group living, rigorous physical exercise, and academic studies;
(b) A culturally relevant and appropriate community-based structured group living program that focuses on individual goals, positive community involvement, coordinated drug and alcohol treatment, coordinated individual and family counseling, academic and vocational training, and employment in apprenticeship, internship, and entrepreneurial programs; and
(c) A culturally relevant and appropriate transitional group living program that provides support services, academic services, and coordinated individual and family counseling.
(2) Participation in any such program shall be on a voluntary basis.
(3) The department shall adopt rules as necessary to implement any such program.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 614; 1991 c 326 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—1991 c 326: "The legislature finds that a destructive lifestyle of drug and street gang activity is rapidly becoming prevalent among some of the state's youths. Gang and drug activity may be a culturally influenced phenomenon which the legislature intends public and private agencies to consider and address in prevention and treatment programs. Gang and drug-involved youths are more likely to become addicted to drugs or alcohol, live in poverty, experience high unemployment, be incarcerated, and die of violence than other youths." [ 1991 c 326 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.400 - Applicability of RCW 10.01.040 to chapter.

RCW 13.40.400
Applicability of RCW 10.01.040 to chapter.
The provisions of RCW 10.01.040 apply to chapter 13.40 RCW.
[ 1979 c 155 § 74.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.430 - Disparity in disposition of juvenile offenders—Data collection.

RCW 13.40.430
Disparity in disposition of juvenile offenders—Data collection.
The administrative office of the courts shall collect such data as may be necessary to monitor any disparity in processing or disposing of cases involving juvenile offenders due to economic, gender, geographic, or racial factors that may result from implementation of section 1, chapter 373, Laws of 1993. The administrative office of the courts may, in consultation with juvenile courts, determine a format for the collection of such data and a schedule for the reporting of such data and shall keep a minimum of five years of data at any given time.
[ 2005 c 282 § 27; 2003 c 207 § 13; 1993 c 373 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 373: See note following RCW 13.40.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.468 - Juvenile rehabilitation administration—State quality assurance program.

RCW 13.40.468
Juvenile rehabilitation administration—State quality assurance program.
The department shall establish a state quality assurance program. The department shall monitor the implementation of intervention services funded pursuant to *RCW 13.40.466 and shall evaluate adherence to service model design and service completion rate.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 620; 2006 c 304 § 6.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 13.40.466 was repealed by 2023 c 41 § 1.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—Intent—Entitlement not created—Effective date—2006 c 304: See notes following RCW 13.40.462.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.480 - Student records and information—Reasons for release—Who may request.

RCW 13.40.480
Student records and information—Reasons for release—Who may request.
(1) Pursuant to RCW 28A.600.475, and to the extent permitted by the family educational and privacy rights act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g(b), and in order to serve the juvenile while in detention and to prepare any postconviction services, schools shall make all student records and information necessary for risk assessment, security classification, and placement available to court personnel and the department within three working days of a request under this section.
(2)(a) When a juvenile has one or more prior convictions, a request for records shall be made by the county prosecuting attorney, or probation department if available, to the school not more than ten days following the juvenile's arrest or detention, whichever occurs later, and prior to trial. The request may be made by subpoena.
(b) Where a juvenile has no prior conviction, a request to release records shall be made by subpoena upon the juvenile's conviction. When the request for a juvenile's student records and information is made by subpoena following conviction, the court or other issuing agency shall order the school on which the subpoena is served not to disclose to any person the existence or contents of the subpoena or any information furnished in response to the subpoena. When the court or issuing agency so orders, the school shall not provide notice to the juvenile or his or her parents.
[ 1998 c 269 § 12.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—Effective date—1998 c 269: See notes following RCW 72.05.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.500 - Community juvenile accountability programs—Findings—Purpose.

RCW 13.40.500
Community juvenile accountability programs—Findings—Purpose.
The legislature finds that meaningful community involvement is vital to the juvenile justice system's ability to respond to the serious problem of juvenile crime. Citizens and crime victims need to be active partners in responding to crime, in the management of resources, and in the disposition decisions regarding juvenile offenders in their community. Involvement of citizens and crime victims increase offender accountability and build healthier communities, which will reduce recidivism and crime rates in Washington state.
The legislature also finds that local governments are in the best position to develop, coordinate, and manage local community prevention, intervention, and corrections programs for juvenile offenders, and to determine local resource priorities. Local community management will build upon local values and increase local control of resources, encourage the use of a comprehensive range of community-based intervention strategies.
The primary purpose of RCW 13.40.500 through 13.40.540, the community juvenile accountability act, is to provide a continuum of community-based programs that emphasize the juvenile offender's accountability for his or her actions while assisting him or her in the development of skills necessary to function effectively and positively in the community in a manner consistent with public safety.
[ 1997 c 338 § 60.]
NOTES:
Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338 §§ 60-64: "The Washington state institute for public policy shall evaluate the costs and benefits of the programs funded in sections 60 through 64 of this act. The evaluation must measure whether the programs cost-effectively reduce recidivism and crime rates in Washington state. The institute shall submit reports to the governor and the legislature by December 1, 1998, and December 1, 2000." [ 1997 c 338 § 65.]
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.511 - Community juvenile accountability programs—Stop loss policy—Funding for juvenile courts—Report to legislature.

RCW 13.40.511
Community juvenile accountability programs—Stop loss policy—Funding for juvenile courts—Report to legislature.
(1) As of July 28, 2019, the block grant oversight committee must implement a stop loss policy when allocating funding under RCW 13.40.510. The stop loss policy must limit the loss in funding for any juvenile court from one year to the next. The block grant oversight committee must establish a minimum base level of funding for juvenile courts with lower numbers of at-risk youth ten years of age and over but under eighteen years of age. The department of children, youth, and families must report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, to the legislature by December 1, 2019, about how funding is used for referred youth and the impact of that use on overall use of funding.
(2) For purposes of this section, "block grant oversight committee" means a committee established by the juvenile rehabilitation division of the department of children, youth, and families and the juvenile courts that provides block grant funding formula oversight with equal representation from the juvenile rehabilitation division of the department of children, youth, and families and the juvenile courts. The purpose of this committee is to assess the ongoing implementation of the block grant funding formula, utilizing data-driven decision making and the most current available information. The committee is cochaired by the juvenile rehabilitation division of the department of children, youth, and families and the juvenile courts, who have the ability to change members of the committee as needed to achieve its purpose.
[ 2019 c 461 § 3.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Although 2019 c 461 § 3 did not include a codification directive, codification in chapter 13.40 RCW appears to be appropriate.
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RCW 13.40.520
Community juvenile accountability programs—Grants.
(1) The state may make grants to local governments for the provision of community-based programs for juvenile offenders. The grants must be made under a grant formula developed by the department, in consultation with the Washington association of juvenile court administrators.
(2) Upon certification by the department that a proposal satisfies the application and selection criteria, grant funds will be distributed to the local government agency that administers funding for consolidated juvenile services.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 622; 1997 c 338 § 62.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338 §§ 60-64: See note following RCW 13.40.500.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
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RCW 13.40.530
Community juvenile accountability programs—Effectiveness standards.
The legislature recognizes the importance of evaluation and outcome measurements of programs serving juvenile offenders in order to ensure cost-effective use of public funds.
The Washington state institute for public policy shall develop standards for measuring the effectiveness of juvenile accountability programs established and approved under RCW 13.40.510. The standards must be developed and presented to the governor and legislature not later than January 1, 1998. The standards must include methods for measuring success factors following intervention. Success factors include, but are not limited to, continued use of alcohol or controlled substances, arrests, violations of terms of community supervision, convictions for subsequent offenses, and restitution to victims.
[ 1997 c 338 § 63.]
NOTES:
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338 §§ 60-64: See note following RCW 13.40.500.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.540 - Community juvenile accountability programs—Information collection—Report.

RCW 13.40.540
Community juvenile accountability programs—Information collection—Report.
(1) Each community juvenile accountability program approved and funded under RCW 13.40.500 through 13.40.540 shall comply with the information collection requirements in subsection (2) of this section and the reporting requirements in subsection (3) of this section.
(2) The information collected by each community juvenile accountability program must include, at a minimum for each juvenile participant: (a) The name, date of birth, gender, social security number, and, when available, the juvenile information system (JUVIS) control number; (b) an initial intake assessment of each juvenile participating in the program; (c) a list of all juveniles who completed the program; and (d) an assessment upon completion or termination of each juvenile, including outcomes and, where applicable, reasons for termination.
(3) The department shall annually compile the data and report to the legislature on: (a) The programs funded under RCW 13.40.500 through 13.40.540; (b) the total cost for each funded program and cost per juvenile; and (c) the essential elements of the program.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 623; 1997 c 338 § 64.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338 §§ 60-64: See note following RCW 13.40.500.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
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RCW 13.40.550
Community juvenile accountability programs—Short title.
RCW 13.40.500 through 13.40.540 may be known as the community juvenile accountability act.
[ 1997 c 338 § 66.]
NOTES:
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.560 - Juvenile accountability incentive account.

RCW 13.40.560
Juvenile accountability incentive account.
The juvenile accountability incentive account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Federal awards for juvenile accountability incentives received by the secretary of the department shall be deposited into the account. Interest earned from the inception of the trust account shall be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes specified in the federal award or awards. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 624; 1999 c 182 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders › Chapter 13.40 - Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. › 13.40.580 - Youth courts—Diversion.

RCW 13.40.580
Youth courts—Diversion.
Youth courts provide a diversion for cases involving juvenile offenders, in which participants, under the supervision of an adult coordinator, may serve in various capacities within the program, acting in the role of jurors, lawyers, bailiffs, clerks, and judges. Youths who appear before youth courts are youths eligible for diversion pursuant to *RCW 13.40.070 (6) and (7). Youth courts have no jurisdiction except as provided for in chapter 237, Laws of 2002. Youth courts are diversion units and not courts established under Article IV of the state Constitution.
[ 2002 c 237 § 9.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 13.40.070 was amended by 2010 c 289 § 7, changing subsection (7) to subsection (8).
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RCW 13.40.590
Youth court programs.
(1) The administrative office of the courts shall encourage the juvenile courts to work with cities and counties to implement, expand, or use youth court programs for juveniles who commit diversion-eligible offenses, civil, or traffic infractions. Program operations of youth court programs may be funded by government and private grants. Youth court programs are limited to those that:
(a) Are developed using the guidelines for creating and operating youth court programs developed by nationally recognized experts in youth court projects;
(b) Target offenders age eight through seventeen; and
(c) Emphasize the following principles:
(i) Youth must be held accountable for their problem behavior;
(ii) Youth must be educated about the impact their actions have on themselves and others including their victims, their families, and their community;
(iii) Youth must develop skills to resolve problems with their peers more effectively; and
(iv) Youth should be provided a meaningful forum to practice and enhance newly developed skills.
(2) Youth court programs under this section may be established by private nonprofit organizations and schools, upon prior approval and under the supervision of juvenile court.
[ 2002 c 237 § 10.]
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RCW 13.40.600
Youth court jurisdiction.
(1) Youth courts have authority over juveniles ages eight through seventeen who:
(a) Along with their parent, guardian, or legal custodian, voluntarily and in writing request youth court involvement;
(b) Admit they have committed the offense they are referred for;
(c) Along with their parent, guardian, or legal custodian, waive any privilege against self-incrimination concerning the offense; and
(d) Along with their parent, guardian, or legal custodian, agree to comply with the youth court disposition of the case.
(2) Youth courts shall not exercise authority over youth who are under the continuing jurisdiction of the juvenile court for law violations, including a youth with a matter pending before the juvenile court but which has not yet been adjudicated.
(3) Youth courts may decline to accept a youth for youth court disposition for any reason and may terminate a youth from youth court participation at any time.
(4) A youth or his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian may withdraw from the youth court process at any time.
(5) Youth courts shall give any victims of a juvenile the opportunity to be notified, present, and heard in any youth court proceeding.
[ 2002 c 237 § 11.]
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RCW 13.40.610
Youth court notification of satisfaction of conditions.
Youth court may not notify the juvenile court of satisfaction of conditions until all ordered restitution has been paid.
[ 2002 c 237 § 12.]
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RCW 13.40.620
Appearance before youth court with parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
Every youth appearing before a youth court shall be accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
[ 2002 c 237 § 13.]