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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.041 - Narcotic drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, cannabis, other intoxicant, cell phone, or other form of electronic telecommunications device—Possession, etc., by prisoners—Penalty.

RCW 9.94.041
Narcotic drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, cannabis, other intoxicant, cell phone, or other form of electronic telecommunications device—Possession, etc., by prisoners—Penalty.
(1) Every person serving a sentence in any state correctional institution who, without legal authorization, while in the institution or while being conveyed to or from the institution, or while under the custody or supervision of institution officials, officers, or employees, or while on any premises subject to the control of the institution, knowingly possesses or carries upon his or her person or has under his or her control any narcotic drug or controlled substance, as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, alcohol, cannabis, or other intoxicant, or a cell phone or other form of an electronic telecommunications device, is guilty of a class C felony.
(2) Every person confined in a county or local correctional institution who, without legal authorization, while in the institution or while being conveyed to or from the institution, or while under the custody or supervision of institution officials, officers, or employees, or while on any premises subject to the control of the institution, knowingly possesses or has under his or her control any narcotic drug or controlled substance, as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, alcohol, cannabis, or other intoxicant, or a cell phone or other form of an electronic telecommunications device, is guilty of a class C felony.
(3) The sentence imposed under this section shall be in addition to any sentence being served.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "cannabis" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.50.101.
[ 2022 c 16 § 3; 2016 c 199 § 1; 1995 c 314 § 5; 1979 c 121 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Finding—2022 c 16: See note following RCW 69.50.101.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.043 - Deadly weapons—Possession on premises by person not a prisoner—Penalty.

RCW 9.94.043
Deadly weapons—Possession on premises by person not a prisoner—Penalty.
A person, other than a person serving a sentence in a penal institution of this state, is guilty of possession of contraband on the premises of a state correctional institution in the first degree if, without authorization to do so, the person knowingly possesses or has under his or her control a deadly weapon on or in the buildings or adjacent grounds subject to the care, control, or supervision of a state correctional institution. Deadly weapon is used as defined in RCW 9A.04.110: PROVIDED, That such correctional buildings, grounds, or property are properly posted pursuant to RCW 9.94.047, and such person has knowingly entered thereon: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the provisions of this section do not apply to a person licensed pursuant to RCW 9.41.070 who, upon entering the correctional institution premises, proceeds directly along an access road to the administration building and promptly checks his or her firearm(s) with the appropriate authorities. The person may reclaim his or her firearm(s) upon leaving, but he or she must immediately and directly depart from the premises.
Possession of contraband on the premises of a state correctional institution in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 1979 c 121 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.045 - Narcotic drugs or controlled substances—Possession by person not a prisoner—Penalty.

RCW 9.94.045
Narcotic drugs or controlled substances—Possession by person not a prisoner—Penalty.
A person, other than a person serving a sentence in a penal institution of this state, is guilty of possession of contraband on the premises of a state correctional institution in the second degree if, without authorization to do so, the person knowingly possesses or has under his or her control any narcotic drug or controlled substance, as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, on or in the buildings, grounds, or any other real property subject to the care, control, or supervision of a state correctional institution.
Possession of contraband on the premises of a state correctional institution in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 1979 c 121 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.047 - Posting of perimeter of premises of institutions covered by RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049.

RCW 9.94.047
Posting of perimeter of premises of institutions covered by RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049.
The perimeter of the premises of correctional institutions covered by RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049 shall be posted at reasonable intervals to alert the public as to the existence of RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049.
[ 1979 c 121 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.049 - "Correctional institution" and "state correctional institution" defined.

RCW 9.94.049
"Correctional institution" and "state correctional institution" defined.
(1) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "correctional institution" means any place designated by law for the keeping of persons held in custody under process of law, or under lawful arrest, including state prisons, county and local jails, juvenile detention centers, and other facilities operated by the department of corrections, department of children, youth, and families, or local governmental units primarily for the purposes of punishment, correction, or rehabilitation following conviction or adjudication of a criminal offense.
(2) For the purposes of RCW 9.94.043 and 9.94.045, "state correctional institution" means all state correctional facilities under the supervision of the secretary of the department of corrections used solely for the purpose of confinement of convicted felons.
[ 2021 c 243 § 5; 1995 c 314 § 6; 1992 c 7 § 21; 1985 c 350 § 3; 1979 c 121 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—2021 c 243: See note following RCW 74.09.670.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.050 - Correctional employees.

RCW 9.94.050
Correctional employees.
Any correctional employee, while acting in the supervision and transportation of prisoners, and in the apprehension of prisoners who have escaped, shall have the powers and duties of a peace officer.
[ 1992 c 7 § 22; 1955 c 241 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94 - Prisoners—Correctional Institutions. › 9.94.070 - Persistent prison misbehavior.

RCW 9.94.070
Persistent prison misbehavior.
(1) An inmate of a state correctional institution who is serving a sentence for an offense committed on or after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate knowingly commits a serious infraction, that does not constitute a class A or class B felony, after losing all potential earned early release time credit.
(2) "Serious infraction" means misconduct that has been designated as a serious infraction by department of corrections rules adopted under RCW 72.09.130.
(3) "State correctional institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 9.94.049.
(4) The crime of persistent prison misbehavior is a class C felony punishable as provided in RCW 9A.20.021. The sentence imposed for this crime must be served consecutive to any sentence being served at the time the crime is committed.
[ 1995 c 385 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.010 - Purpose.

RCW 9.94A.010
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to make the criminal justice system accountable to the public by developing a system for the sentencing of felony offenders which structures, but does not eliminate, discretionary decisions affecting sentences, and to:
(1) Ensure that the punishment for a criminal offense is proportionate to the seriousness of the offense and the offender's criminal history;
(2) Promote respect for the law by providing punishment which is just;
(3) Be commensurate with the punishment imposed on others committing similar offenses;
(4) Protect the public;
(5) Offer the offender an opportunity to improve himself or herself;
(6) Make frugal use of the state's and local governments' resources; and
(7) Reduce the risk of reoffending by offenders in the community.
[ 2011 c 336 § 334; 1999 c 196 § 1; 1981 c 137 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 196: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1999 c 196 § 20.]
Construction—Short title—1999 c 196: See RCW 72.09.904 and 72.09.905.
Report on Sentencing Reform Act of 1981: "The legislative budget committee shall prepare a report to be filed at the beginning of the 1987 session of the legislature. The report shall include a complete assessment of the impact of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. Such report shall include the effectiveness of the guidelines and impact on prison and jail populations and community correction programs." [ 1983 c 163 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.015 - Finding—Intent—2000 c 28.

RCW 9.94A.015
Finding—Intent—2000 c 28.
The sentencing reform act has been amended many times since its enactment in 1981. While each amendment promoted a valid public purpose, some sections of the act have become unduly lengthy and repetitive. The legislature finds that it is appropriate to adopt clarifying amendments to make the act easier to use and understand.
The legislature does not intend chapter 28, Laws of 2000 to make, and no provision of chapter 28, Laws of 2000 shall be construed as making, a substantive change in the sentencing reform act.
The legislature does intend to clarify that persistent offenders are not eligible for extraordinary medical placement.
[ 2000 c 28 § 1.]
NOTES:
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: "If any amendments to RCW 9.94A.120, or any sections enacted or affected by chapter 28, Laws of 2000, are enacted in a 2000 legislative session that do not take cognizance of chapter 28, Laws of 2000, the code reviser shall prepare a bill for introduction in the 2001 legislative session that incorporates any such amendments into the reorganization adopted by chapter 28, Laws of 2000 and corrects any incorrect cross-references." [ 2000 c 28 § 45.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.035 - Classification of felonies not in Title 9A RCW.

RCW 9.94A.035
Classification of felonies not in Title 9A RCW.
For a felony defined by a statute of this state that is not in Title 9A RCW, unless otherwise provided:
(1) If the maximum sentence of imprisonment authorized by law upon a first conviction of such felony is twenty years or more, such felony shall be treated as a class A felony for purposes of this chapter;
(2) If the maximum sentence of imprisonment authorized by law upon a first conviction of such felony is eight years or more, but less than twenty years, such felony shall be treated as a class B felony for purposes of this chapter;
(3) If the maximum sentence of imprisonment authorized by law upon a first conviction of such felony is less than eight years, such felony shall be treated as a class C felony for purposes of this chapter.
[ 1996 c 44 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.340 - Equal application.

RCW 9.94A.340
Equal application.
The sentencing guidelines and prosecuting standards apply equally to offenders in all parts of the state, without discrimination as to any element that does not relate to the crime or the previous record of the defendant.
[ 1983 c 115 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.345 - Timing.

RCW 9.94A.345
Timing.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any sentence imposed under this chapter shall be determined in accordance with the law in effect when the current offense was committed.
[ 2021 c 286 § 2; 2021 c 141 § 2; 2000 c 26 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 286: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 12, 2021]." [ 2021 c 286 § 3.]
Intent—2000 c 26: "RCW 9.94A.345 is intended to cure any ambiguity that might have led to the Washington supreme court's decision in State v. Cruz, Cause No. 67147-8 (October 7, 1999). A decision as to whether a prior conviction shall be included in an individual's offender score should be determined by the law in effect on the day the current offense was committed. RCW 9.94A.345 is also intended to clarify the applicability of statutes creating new sentencing alternatives or modifying the availability of existing alternatives." [ 2000 c 26 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.401 - Introduction.

RCW 9.94A.401
Introduction.
These standards are intended solely for the guidance of prosecutors in the state of Washington. They are not intended to, do not and may not be relied upon to create a right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party in litigation with the state.
[ 1983 c 115 § 14. Formerly RCW 9.94A.430.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.421 - Plea agreements—Discussions—Contents of agreements.

RCW 9.94A.421
Plea agreements—Discussions—Contents of agreements.
The prosecutor and the attorney for the defendant, or the defendant when acting pro se, may engage in discussions with a view toward reaching an agreement that, upon the entering of a plea to a charged offense or to a lesser or related offense, the prosecutor will do any of the following:
(1) Move for dismissal of other charges or counts;
(2) Recommend a particular sentence within the sentence range applicable to the offense or offenses to which the offender pled guilty;
(3) Recommend a particular sentence outside of the sentence range;
(4) Agree to file a particular charge or count;
(5) Agree not to file other charges or counts; or
(6) Make any other promise to the defendant, except that in no instance may the prosecutor agree not to allege prior convictions.
In a case involving a crime against persons as defined in RCW 9.94A.411, the prosecutor shall make reasonable efforts to inform the victim of the violent offense of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, including all offenses the prosecutor has agreed not to file, and ascertain any objections or comments the victim has to the plea agreement.
The court shall not participate in any discussions under this section.
[ 1995 c 288 § 1; 1981 c 137 § 8. Formerly RCW 9.94A.080.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 137: See RCW 9.94A.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.431 - Plea agreements—Information to court—Approval or disapproval—Sentencing judge not bound.

RCW 9.94A.431
Plea agreements—Information to court—Approval or disapproval—Sentencing judge not bound.
(1) If a plea agreement has been reached by the prosecutor and the defendant pursuant to RCW 9.94A.421, they shall at the time of the defendant's plea state to the court, on the record, the nature of the agreement and the reasons for the agreement. The prosecutor shall inform the court on the record whether the victim or victims of all crimes against persons, as defined in RCW 9.94A.411, covered by the plea agreement have expressed any objections to or comments on the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement. The court, at the time of the plea, shall determine if the agreement is consistent with the interests of justice and with the prosecuting standards. If the court determines it is not consistent with the interests of justice and with the prosecuting standards, the court shall, on the record, inform the defendant and the prosecutor that they are not bound by the agreement and that the defendant may withdraw the defendant's plea of guilty, if one has been made, and enter a plea of not guilty.
(2) The sentencing judge is not bound by any recommendations contained in an allowed plea agreement and the defendant shall be so informed at the time of plea.
[ 1995 c 288 § 2; 1984 c 209 § 4; 1981 c 137 § 9. Formerly RCW 9.94A.090.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 137: See RCW 9.94A.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.441 - Plea agreements—Criminal history.

RCW 9.94A.441
Plea agreements—Criminal history.
The prosecuting attorney and the defendant shall each provide the court with their understanding of what the defendant's criminal history is prior to a plea of guilty pursuant to a plea agreement. All disputed issues as to criminal history shall be decided at the sentencing hearing.
[ 1981 c 137 § 10. Formerly RCW 9.94A.100.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 137: See RCW 9.94A.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.450 - Plea dispositions.

RCW 9.94A.450
Plea dispositions.
STANDARD: (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a defendant will normally be expected to plead guilty to the charge or charges which adequately describe the nature of his or her criminal conduct or go to trial.
(2) In certain circumstances, a plea agreement with a defendant in exchange for a plea of guilty to a charge or charges that may not fully describe the nature of his or her criminal conduct may be necessary and in the public interest. Such situations may include the following:
(a) Evidentiary problems which make conviction on the original charges doubtful;
(b) The defendant's willingness to cooperate in the investigation or prosecution of others whose criminal conduct is more serious or represents a greater public threat;
(c) A request by the victim when it is not the result of pressure from the defendant;
(d) The discovery of facts which mitigate the seriousness of the defendant's conduct;
(e) The correction of errors in the initial charging decision;
(f) The defendant's history with respect to criminal activity;
(g) The nature and seriousness of the offense or offenses charged;
(h) The probable effect on witnesses.
[ 1983 c 115 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.460 - Sentence recommendations.

RCW 9.94A.460
Sentence recommendations.
STANDARD:
The prosecutor may reach an agreement regarding sentence recommendations.
The prosecutor shall not agree to withhold relevant information from the court concerning the plea agreement.
[ 1983 c 115 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.470 - Armed offenders.

RCW 9.94A.470
Armed offenders.
Notwithstanding the current placement or listing of crimes in categories or classifications of prosecuting standards for deciding to prosecute under RCW 9.94A.411(2), any and all felony crimes involving any deadly weapon special verdict under *RCW 9.94A.602, any deadly weapon enhancements under RCW 9.94A.533 (3) or (4), or both, and any and all felony crimes as defined in RCW 9.94A.533 (3)(f) or (4)(f), or both, which are excluded from the deadly weapon enhancements shall all be treated as crimes against a person and subject to the prosecuting standards for deciding to prosecute under RCW 9.94A.411(2) as crimes against persons.
[ 2002 c 290 § 14; 1995 c 129 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 159).]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 9.94A.602 was recodified as RCW 9.94A.825 pursuant to 2009 c 28 § 41.
Effective date—2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.475 - Plea agreements and sentences for certain offenders—Public records.

RCW 9.94A.475
Plea agreements and sentences for certain offenders—Public records.
Any and all recommended sentencing agreements or plea agreements and the sentences for any and all felony crimes shall be made and retained as public records if the felony crime involves:
(1) Any violent offense as defined in this chapter;
(2) Any most serious offense as defined in this chapter;
(3) Any felony with a deadly weapon special verdict under RCW 9.94A.825;
(4) Any felony with any deadly weapon enhancements under RCW 9.94A.533 (3) or (4), or both;
(5) The felony crimes of possession of a machine gun or bump-fire stock, possessing a stolen firearm, drive-by shooting, theft of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm in the first or second degree, and/or use of a machine gun or bump-fire stock in a felony; or
(6) The felony crime of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined in RCW 46.61.502, and felony physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined in RCW 46.61.504.
[ 2018 c 7 § 6; 2012 c 183 § 2; 2002 c 290 § 15; 1997 c 338 § 48; 1995 c 129 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 159). Formerly RCW 9.94A.103.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2018 c 7: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Effective date—2012 c 183: "This act takes effect August 1, 2012." [ 2012 c 183 § 17.]
Effective date—2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
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.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.480 - Judgment and sentence document—Delivery to caseload forecast council.

RCW 9.94A.480
Judgment and sentence document—Delivery to caseload forecast council.
(1) A current, newly created or reworked judgment and sentence document for each felony sentencing shall record any and all recommended sentencing agreements or plea agreements and the sentences for any and all felony crimes kept as public records under RCW 9.94A.475 shall contain the clearly printed name and legal signature of the sentencing judge. The judgment and sentence document as defined in this section shall also provide additional space for the sentencing judge's reasons for going either above or below the presumptive sentence range for any and all felony crimes covered as public records under RCW 9.94A.475. Both the sentencing judge and the prosecuting attorney's office shall each retain or receive a completed copy of each sentencing document as defined in this section for their own records.
(2) The caseload forecast council shall be sent a completed copy of the judgment and sentence document upon conviction for each felony sentencing under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) If any completed judgment and sentence document as defined in subsection (1) of this section is not sent to the caseload forecast council as required in subsection (2) of this section, the caseload forecast council shall have the authority and shall undertake reasonable and necessary steps to assure that all past, current, and future sentencing documents as defined in subsection (1) of this section are received by the caseload forecast council.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 27; 2002 c 290 § 16; 1997 c 338 § 49; 1995 c 129 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 159). Formerly RCW 9.94A.105.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Effective date—2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
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.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.502 - Domestic violence risk assessment tool.

RCW 9.94A.502
Domestic violence risk assessment tool.
(1) The Washington State University department of criminal justice shall develop a tool to be used in conjunction with the Washington one risk assessment that would specifically predict whether the offender will commit domestic violence in the future. The domestic violence tool may incorporate relevant court records into the prediction modeling, if practical within the resources allocated. The tool will be used by the department as part of the current risk, needs, and responsivity assessment process.
(2) The Washington State University department of criminal justice shall make the domestic violence risk assessment tool available for use by the department no later than July 1, 2020. Subject to funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall start to implement the domestic violence risk assessment tool by July 1, 2020, and by July 1, 2021, the department shall use the domestic violence risk assessment tool when conducting a Washington one risk assessment for an offender with a current conviction where domestic violence was pleaded and proven.
(3) The harborview center for sexual assault and traumatic stress shall develop a training curriculum for domestic violence perpetrator treatment providers that incorporates evidence-based practices and treatment modalities consistent with the Washington Administrative Code provisions adopted by the department of social and health services. The harborview center for sexual assault and traumatic stress shall complete the training curriculum and make it available for provider training no later than June 30, 2020.
[ 2019 c 263 § 401.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 263 §§ 202-803: See note following RCW 10.01.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.506 - Standard sentence ranges—Limitations.

RCW 9.94A.506
Standard sentence ranges—Limitations.
The standard sentence ranges of total and partial confinement under this chapter, except as provided in RCW 9.94A.517, are subject to the following limitations:
(1) If the maximum term in the range is one year or less, the minimum term in the range shall be no less than one-third of the maximum term in the range, except that if the maximum term in the range is ninety days or less, the minimum term may be less than one-third of the maximum;
(2) If the maximum term in the range is greater than one year, the minimum term in the range shall be no less than seventy-five percent of the maximum term in the range, except that for murder in the second degree in seriousness level XIV under RCW 9.94A.510, the minimum term in the range shall be no less than fifty percent of the maximum term in the range; and
(3) The maximum term of confinement in a range may not exceed the statutory maximum for the crime as provided in RCW 9A.20.021.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 26.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.520 - Offense seriousness level.

RCW 9.94A.520
Offense seriousness level.
The offense seriousness level is determined by the offense of conviction.
[ 1990 c 3 § 703; 1983 c 115 § 6. Formerly RCW 9.94A.350.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.530 - Standard sentence range.

RCW 9.94A.530
Standard sentence range.
(1) The intersection of the column defined by the offender score and the row defined by the offense seriousness score determines the standard sentence range (see RCW 9.94A.510, (Table 1) and RCW 9.94A.517, (Table 3)). The additional time for deadly weapon findings or for other adjustments as specified in RCW 9.94A.533 shall be added to the entire standard sentence range. The court may impose any sentence within the range that it deems appropriate. All standard sentence ranges are expressed in terms of total confinement.
(2) In determining any sentence other than a sentence above the standard range, the trial court may rely on no more information than is admitted by the plea agreement, or admitted, acknowledged, or proved in a trial or at the time of sentencing, or proven pursuant to RCW 9.94A.537. Where the defendant disputes material facts, the court must either not consider the fact or grant an evidentiary hearing on the point. The facts shall be deemed proved at the hearing by a preponderance of the evidence, except as otherwise specified in RCW 9.94A.537. On remand for resentencing following appeal or collateral attack, the parties shall have the opportunity to present and the court to consider all relevant evidence regarding criminal history, including criminal history not previously presented.
(3) In determining any sentence above the standard sentence range, the court shall follow the procedures set forth in RCW 9.94A.537. Facts that establish the elements of a more serious crime or additional crimes may not be used to go outside the standard sentence range except upon stipulation or when specifically provided for in RCW 9.94A.535(3)(d), (e), (g), and (h).
[ 2023 c 102 § 15; 2008 c 231 § 4; 2005 c 68 § 2; 2002 c 290 § 18; 2000 c 28 § 12; 1999 c 143 § 16; 1996 c 248 § 1; 1989 c 124 § 2; 1987 c 131 § 1; 1986 c 257 § 26; 1984 c 209 § 20; 1983 c 115 § 8. Formerly RCW 9.94A.370.]
NOTES:
Intent—2008 c 231 §§ 2-4: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Intent—Severability—Effective date—2005 c 68: See notes following RCW 9.94A.537.
Effective date—2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.
Effective date—1986 c 257 §§ 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.550 - Fines.

RCW 9.94A.550
Fines.
Unless otherwise provided by a statute of this state, on all sentences under this chapter the court may impose fines on adult offenders according to the following ranges:
Class A felonies
$0 - 50,000
Class B felonies
$0 - 20,000
Class C felonies
$0 - 10,000
[ 2015 c 265 § 15; 2003 c 53 § 59; 1984 c 209 § 23. Formerly RCW 9.94A.386.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.555 - Findings and intent—1994 c 1.

RCW 9.94A.555
Findings and intent—1994 c 1.
(1) The people of the state of Washington find and declare that:
(a) Community protection from persistent offenders is a priority for any civilized society.
(b) Nearly fifty percent of the criminals convicted in Washington state have active prior criminal histories.
(c) Punishments for criminal offenses should be proportionate to both the seriousness of the crime and the prior criminal history.
(d) The public has the right and the responsibility to determine when to impose a life sentence.
(2) By sentencing three-time, most serious offenders to prison for life without the possibility of parole, the people intend to:
(a) Improve public safety by placing the most dangerous criminals in prison.
(b) Reduce the number of serious, repeat offenders by tougher sentencing.
(c) Set proper and simplified sentencing practices that both the victims and persistent offenders can understand.
(d) Restore public trust in our criminal justice system by directly involving the people in the process.
[ 1994 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993). Formerly RCW 9.94A.392.]
NOTES:
Severability—1994 c 1: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1994 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993).]
Short title—1994 c 1: "This act shall be known and may be cited as the persistent offender accountability act." [ 1994 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993).]
Captions—1994 c 1: "Captions as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1994 c 1 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993).]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.561 - Offender notification and warning.

RCW 9.94A.561
Offender notification and warning.
A sentencing judge, law enforcement agency, or state or local correctional facility may, but is not required to, give offenders who have been convicted of an offense that is a most serious offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 either written or oral notice, or both, of the sanctions imposed upon persistent offenders. General notice of these sanctions and the conditions under which they may be imposed may, but need not, be given in correctional facilities maintained by state or local agencies. This section is enacted to provide authority, but not requirement, for the giving of such notice in every conceivable way without incurring liability to offenders or third parties.
[ 1994 c 1 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993). Formerly RCW 9.94A.393.]
NOTES:
Severability—Short title—Captions—1994 c 1: See notes following RCW 9.94A.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.562 - Court-ordered treatment—Required notices.

RCW 9.94A.562
Court-ordered treatment—Required notices.
When any person is convicted in a superior court, the judgment and sentence shall include a statement that if the offender is or becomes subject to court-ordered mental health or chemical dependency treatment, the offender must notify the department and the offender's treatment information must be shared with the department of corrections for the duration of the offender's incarceration and supervision. Upon a petition by an offender who does not have a history of one or more violent acts, as defined in RCW 71.05.020, the court may, for good cause, find that public safety is not enhanced by the sharing of this offender's information.
[ 2004 c 166 § 11.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective dates—2004 c 166: See notes following RCW 71.05.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.565 - Governor's powers.

RCW 9.94A.565
Governor's powers.
(1) Nothing in chapter 1, Laws of 1994 shall ever be interpreted or construed as to reduce or eliminate the power of the governor to grant a pardon or clemency to any offender on an individual case-by-case basis. However, the people recommend that any offender subject to total confinement for life without the possibility of parole not be considered for release until the offender has reached the age of at least sixty years old and has been judged to be no longer a threat to society. The people further recommend that sex offenders be held to the utmost scrutiny under this subsection regardless of age.
(2) Nothing in this section shall ever be interpreted or construed to grant any release for the purpose of reducing prison overcrowding. Furthermore, the governor shall provide twice yearly reports on the activities and progress of offenders subject to total confinement for life without the possibility of parole who are released through executive action during his or her tenure. These reports shall continue for not less than ten years after the release of the offender or upon the death of the released offender.
[ 1994 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 593, approved November 2, 1993). Formerly RCW 9.94A.394.]
NOTES:
Severability—Short title—Captions—1994 c 1: See notes following RCW 9.94A.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.570 - Persistent offenders.

RCW 9.94A.570
Persistent offenders.
Notwithstanding the statutory maximum sentence or any other provision of this chapter, a persistent offender shall be sentenced to a term of total confinement for life without the possibility of release or, when authorized by *RCW 10.95.030 for the crime of aggravated murder in the first degree, sentenced to death. In addition, no offender subject to this section may be eligible for community custody, earned release time, furlough, home detention, partial confinement, work crew, work release, or any other form of release as defined under **RCW 9.94A.728 (1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), or (9), or any other form of authorized leave from a correctional facility while not in the direct custody of a corrections officer or officers, except: (1) In the case of an offender in need of emergency medical treatment; or (2) for the purpose of commitment to an inpatient treatment facility in the case of an offender convicted of the crime of rape in the first degree.
[ 2000 c 28 § 6. Formerly RCW 9.94A.560.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 10.95.030 was amended by 2023 c 102 § 20, deleting subsection (2) relating to "death sentence."
**(2) RCW 9.94A.728 was amended by 2009 c 455 § 2, deleting subsections (1) and (2) and changing subsections (3), (4), (6), (8), and (9) to subsections (2), (3), (5), (7), and (8), respectively. RCW 9.94A.728 was subsequently amended by 2015 c 156 § 1, changing subsections (2), (3), (5), (7), and (8) to subsection (1)(b), (c), (e), (g), and (h), respectively. RCW 9.94A.728 was subsequently amended by 2018 c 166 § 2, changing subsection (1)(g) and (h) to subsection (1)(h) and (i), respectively.
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.575 - Power to defer or suspend sentences abolished—Exceptions.

RCW 9.94A.575
Power to defer or suspend sentences abolished—Exceptions.
The power to defer or suspend the imposition or execution of sentence is hereby abolished in respect to sentences prescribed for felonies committed after June 30, 1984, except for offenders sentenced under RCW 9.94A.670, the special sex offender sentencing alternative, whose sentence may be suspended.
[ 2000 c 28 § 9; 1999 c 143 § 12; 1984 c 209 § 7; 1981 c 137 § 13. Formerly RCW 9.94A.130.]
NOTES:
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 137: See RCW 9.94A.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.580 - Specialized training.

RCW 9.94A.580
Specialized training.
The department is authorized to determine whether any person subject to the confines of a correctional facility would substantially benefit from successful participation in: (1) Literacy training, (2) employment skills training, or (3) educational efforts to identify and control sources of anger and, upon a determination that the person would, may require such successful participation as a condition for eligibility to obtain early release from the confines of a correctional facility.
The department shall adopt rules and procedures to administer this section.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 533. Formerly RCW 9.94A.132.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.585 - Which sentences appealable—Procedure—Grounds for reversal—Written opinions.

RCW 9.94A.585
Which sentences appealable—Procedure—Grounds for reversal—Written opinions.
(1) A sentence within the standard sentence range, under RCW 9.94A.510 or 9.94A.517, for an offense shall not be appealed. For purposes of this section, a sentence imposed on a first-time offender under RCW 9.94A.650 shall also be deemed to be within the standard sentence range for the offense and shall not be appealed.
(2) A sentence outside the standard sentence range for the offense is subject to appeal by the defendant or the state. The appeal shall be to the court of appeals in accordance with rules adopted by the supreme court.
(3) Pending review of the sentence, the sentencing court or the court of appeals may order the defendant confined or placed on conditional release, including bond.
(4) To reverse a sentence which is outside the standard sentence range, the reviewing court must find: (a) Either that the reasons supplied by the sentencing court are not supported by the record which was before the judge or that those reasons do not justify a sentence outside the standard sentence range for that offense; or (b) that the sentence imposed was clearly excessive or clearly too lenient.
(5) A review under this section shall be made solely upon the record that was before the sentencing court. Written briefs shall not be required and the review and decision shall be made in an expedited manner according to rules adopted by the supreme court.
(6) The court of appeals shall issue a written opinion in support of its decision whenever the judgment of the sentencing court is reversed and may issue written opinions in any other case where the court believes that a written opinion would provide guidance to sentencing courts and others in implementing this chapter and in developing a common law of sentencing within the state.
(7) The department may petition for a review of a sentence committing an offender to the custody or jurisdiction of the department. The review shall be limited to errors of law. Such petition shall be filed with the court of appeals no later than ninety days after the department has actual knowledge of terms of the sentence. The petition shall include a certification by the department that all reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute at the superior court level have been exhausted.
[ 2002 c 290 § 19; 2000 c 28 § 10; 1989 c 214 § 1; 1984 c 209 § 13; 1982 c 192 § 7; 1981 c 137 § 21. Formerly RCW 9.94A.210.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—1981 c 137: See RCW 9.94A.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.595 - Anticipatory offenses.

RCW 9.94A.595
Anticipatory offenses.
For persons convicted of the anticipatory offenses of criminal attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy under chapter 9A.28 RCW, the presumptive sentence is determined by locating the sentencing grid sentence range defined by the appropriate offender score and the seriousness level of the crime, and multiplying the range by 75 percent.
[ 2000 c 28 § 16; 1986 c 257 § 29; 1984 c 209 § 26; 1983 c 115 § 12. Formerly RCW 9.94A.410.]
NOTES:
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.
Effective date—1986 c 257 §§ 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.599 - Presumptive ranges that exceed the statutory maximum.

RCW 9.94A.599
Presumptive ranges that exceed the statutory maximum.
If the presumptive sentence duration given in the sentencing grid exceeds the statutory maximum sentence for the offense, the statutory maximum sentence shall be the presumptive sentence. If the addition of a firearm or deadly weapon enhancement increases the sentence so that it would exceed the statutory maximum for the offense, the portion of the sentence representing the enhancement may not be reduced.
[ 1998 c 235 § 3; 1983 c 115 § 13. Formerly RCW 9.94A.420.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.603 - Felony alcohol violators—Treatment during incarceration—Conditions.

RCW 9.94A.603
Felony alcohol violators—Treatment during incarceration—Conditions.
(1) When sentencing an offender convicted of a violation of RCW 46.61.502(6) or 46.61.504(6), the court, in addition to imposing the provisions of this chapter, shall order the offender to undergo alcohol or chemical dependency treatment services during incarceration. The offender shall be liable for the cost of treatment unless the court finds the offender indigent and no third-party insurance coverage is available.
(2) The provisions under *RCW 46.61.5055 (8) and (9) regarding the suspension, revocation, or denial of the offender's license, permit, or nonresident privilege to drive shall apply to an offender convicted of a violation of RCW 46.61.502(6) or 46.61.504(6).
(3) The provisions under RCW 46.20.720 and * 46.61.5055(5) regarding ignition interlock devices shall apply to an offender convicted of a violation of RCW 46.61.502(6) or 46.61.504(6).
[ 2006 c 73 § 4.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 46.61.5055 was amended by 2008 c 282 § 14, changing subsections (5), (8), and (9) to subsections (6), (9), and (10), respectively, effective January 1, 2009.
Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9 - Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 9.94A - Sentencing Reform Act of 1981. › 9.94A.607 - Chemical dependency.

RCW 9.94A.607
Chemical dependency.
(1) Where the court finds that the offender has any chemical dependency that has contributed to his or her offense, the court may, as a condition of the sentence and subject to available resources, order the offender to participate in rehabilitative programs or otherwise to perform affirmative conduct reasonably related to the circumstances of the crime for which the offender has been convicted and reasonably necessary or beneficial to the offender and the community in rehabilitating the offender. A rehabilitative program may include a directive that the offender obtain an evaluation as to the need for chemical dependency treatment related to the use of alcohol or controlled substances, regardless of the particular substance that contributed to the commission of the offense. The court may also impose a prohibition on the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substances regardless of whether a chemical dependency evaluation is ordered.
(2) This section applies to sentences which include any term other than, or in addition to, a term of total confinement, including suspended sentences.
[ 2015 c 81 § 2; 1999 c 197 § 2. Formerly RCW 9.94A.129.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 197: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.