HB 2390-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Directs the commission to evaluate state sentencing policy to determine if the policies of RCW 9.94A.010 and the intent of the legislature to emphasize confinement for violent offenders and alternatives to confinement for nonviolent offenders is being met.

     Requires a report by December 1, 1996, and every two years thereafter.

     Requires consideration of such factors as racial disproportionality in sentencing, and recidivism information.

     Directs the commission to recommend disposition standards for all offenses subject to the juvenile justice act by December 1, 1996.

     Increases the membership of the commission.

     Transfers some responsibilities of the juvenile disposition standards commission to the sentencing guidelines commission.

     Repeals RCW 13.40.027.