HB 2509-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Directs the governor's juvenile justice advisory committee to 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.

     Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of social and health services for the purposes of implementing the study under this act.