SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6344

As of January 23, 2002

Title:  An act relating to where sentences are served.

Brief Description:  Requiring sentences of more than nine months to be served in a state facility.

Sponsors:  Senators Kline, McCaslin, Haugen, Johnson, Roach, Finkbeiner, Hochstatter, Rasmussen and Oke.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Judiciary:  1/29/02.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Staff:  Aldo Melchiori (786‑7439)

Background:  Offenders who are sentenced to a term of confinement over 12 months in duration serve their term in a facility or institution operated by the state.  If the offender's sentence is for 12 months or less, the term of confinement is served in a facility operated, licensed, or utilized by the county and at the county's expense.  Offenders who have committed specified sex offenses serve their term of incarceration in a state facility regardless of the sentence length.

Summary of Bill:  Offenders who are sentenced to a term of confinement over nine months in duration serve their term in a facility or institution operated by the state.  If the offender's sentence is for nine months or less, the term of confinement is served in a facility operated, licensed, or utilized by the county and at the county's expense.  Offenders who have committed specified sex offenses continue to serve their term of incarceration in a state facility regardless of the sentence length.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 22, 2002.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.