HB 2696 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Provides that an offender who is convicted in adult criminal court pursuant to RCW 13.04.030(1) (e) (v) of any charge other than murder in the first degree or murder in the second degree, may be sentenced under the youthful offender sentencing alternative.

     Provides that, in considering whether to impose the youthful offender sentencing alternative, the court shall consider relevant reports, facts, opinions, and arguments justifying the imposition of the youthful offender sentencing alternative.