2015-S2 AMH KAGI DEAN 022

2SHB 2015 - H AMD

By Representative Kagi

   On page 3, line 38, after "greater." insert "If the court imposes a term of community custody, the department shall within available resources, make chemical dependency assessment and treatment services available to the offender during the term of community custody."

   On page 6, line 21, after "section" strike all material through "section," on line 22

   On page 6, line 24, after "RCW 70.96A.350" strike all material through "contract" on line 25

EFFECT: Clarifies that the Department of Corrections will be responsible, within available resources, to make chemical dependency assessment and treatment services available to offenders sentenced to community custody under the community-based drug offender sentencing alternative. Language authorizing counties to provide community-based treatment services with funds from the Criminal Justice Treatment Account is removed.