SB 5361-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

      Requires annual training for up to twenty prosecuting attorneys and deputy prosecuting attorneys on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases.

      Creates the sexual assault prosecution assistance program.

      Directs the employment of ten investigators to be assigned to the program.

      Creates a state-wide committee on sexual assault.

      Directs the department of social and health services to provide up to one legal advocate for each sexual assault program.

      Provides for restrained visitation rights when a child is physically or sexually abused.

      Requires all applicants as defined in RCW 43.43.830 to be fingerprinted.

      Requires sixty day notice of the impending release of an offender who was convicted of a gross misdemeanor or greater offense.

      Makes various appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act.