1186-S2 AMH GOOD WICK 487

2SHB 1186 - H AMD 233

By Representative Goodman

WITHDRAWN 03/02/2021

On page 19, after line 35, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 10. (1) The Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall convene stakeholders to develop recommendations regarding improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution, with a focus on:

(a) Increasing community involvement before and after the individual's exit from a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(b) Geographic barriers or inequities in re-entry related services; and

(c) Re-entry related service gaps that should be addressed.

(2) The Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall include the following stakeholders in the requirements included in this section:

(a) An individual who was confined in a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(b) A family member of an individual who was confined in a juvenile detention facility or institution;

(c) A representative of the department of children, youth, and families;

(d) A representative of the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys;

(e) A representative of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs;

(f) A representative of a statewide organization representing criminal defense attorneys; and

(g) A representative from a service provider that assists individuals when exiting from a juvenile detention facility or institution by providing mentoring or other community involvement to that individual.

(3)(a) By November 1, 2021 and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall submit an initial set of recommendations to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor that describes the recommendations related to improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution as required under this section.

(b) By September 1, 2022, the Washington partnership council on juvenile justice shall submit a final report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor that describes the recommendations related to improving outcomes for individuals exiting a juvenile detention facility or institution as required under this section.

(4) The following definitions apply to this section:

(a) "Detention facility" means:

(i) Any detention facility as defined under RCW 13.40.020; and

(ii) Any juvenile correctional facility under alternative administration operated under a consortium of counties under RCW 13.04.035.

(b) "Institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 13.40.020."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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