2570 AMH WOLF STON 33

HB 2570 - H AMD 935 ADOPTED 2-13-98

By Representative Wolfe

On page 5, after line 10, insert the following:

ANEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The governor's juvenile justice advisory committee shall conduct a study of juvenile detention standards. The study shall:

(1) Include a survey of standards in place and proposed for all existing and planned detention facilities in this state;

(2) Document current compliance of detention standards with recommended American correctional association standards and those delineated in RCW 13.06.050;

(3) Document any concerns, problems, or issues regarding current standards that have a direct impact on the safety and health of offenders, staff, and the community;

(4) Make recommendations as to improvements needed and a timeline for the implementation of such improvements;

(5) Recommend a schedule of periodic review of juvenile detention standards;

(6) Conduct an analysis of the costs to implement the recommendations in accordance with the recommended timeline; and

(7) Submit a report to the legislature and governor by December 31, 1998.@

Correct the title.