HB 1131-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Provides that, when sentencing or imposing conditions on a person convicted of, or receiving a deferred sentence or deferred prosecution for, violating RCW 9A.88.110 or 9.68A.100, the court must impose a requirement that the offender:  (1) Not be subsequently arrested for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute; and

     (2) remain outside the geographical jurisdiction, prescribed by the court, in which the person was arrested for violating RCW 9A.88.110 or 9.68A.100, unless such a requirement would interfere with the person's legitimate employment or residence or otherwise be infeasible.

     Declares that this requirement is in addition to the penalties set forth in RCW 9A.88.110, 9A.88.120, and 9.68A.100.

     Provides that, upon an arrest for a suspected violation of patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute, the arresting law enforcement officer may impound the person's vehicle if:  (1) The motor vehicle was used in the commission of the crime;

     (2) the person arrested is the owner of the vehicle; and

     (3) the person arrested has previously been convicted of patronizing a prostitute, under RCW 9A.88.110, or patronizing a juvenile prostitute, under RCW 9.68A.100.

     Declares that impoundments performed under this act shall be in accordance with chapter 46.55 RCW.