HB 2962-S2 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/13/98)

     Declares that any person who commits domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, within sight or sound of the victim's or offender's minor children under the age of eighteen years is guilty of criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree.

     Provides that criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree is a misdemeanor.

     Provides that, as part of any sentence for criminal mistreatment in the fourth degree, the court shall impose and enforce an order with the following conditions:  (1) Restricted or no contact with the victim;

     (2) no further acts of violence or threats against the victim, as defined in RCW 10.99.020;

     (3) if the offense was committed while the defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, comprehensive substance abuse assessment and treatment services appropriate for the offender and submission to urinalysis or other testing to monitor drug and alcohol use during any periods of community supervision;

     (4) completion of a domestic violence perpetrator program approved under chapter 26.50 RCW; and

     (5) the defendant shall pay the cost of evaluation, treatment, and monitoring.

     Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.