BILL REQ. #:  H-0666.3 



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HOUSE BILL 1428
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State of Washington60th Legislature2007 Regular Session

By Representatives Kelley, Hurst, O'Brien, Ericks, Takko, Lovick, Green, Strow, Williams, Moeller, Ormsby, Haigh, VanDeWege, Pearson, Morrell and Conway

Read first time 01/19/2007.   Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.



     AN ACT Relating to protecting children under the age of seven by creating the crime of homicide by abuse in the second degree; amending RCW 9A.32.055, 9A.32.060, 13.40.0357, 13.34.180, 43.43.830, and 9A.04.080; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515, 9.94A.030, 9.94A.411, and 9.94A.712; adding a new section to chapter 9A.36 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 9A.36 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) A person is guilty of homicide by abuse in the second degree when he or she, under circumstances not amounting to homicide by abuse in the first degree, recklessly causes the death of a child under seven years of age.
     (2) Homicide by abuse in the second degree is a class A felony.

Sec. 2   RCW 9A.32.055 and 1987 c 187 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A person is guilty of homicide by abuse in the first degree if, under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to human life, the person causes the death of a child or person under sixteen years of age, a ((developmentally disabled)) person with a developmental disability, or a dependent adult, and the person has previously engaged in a pattern or practice of assault or torture of said child, person under sixteen years of age, ((developmentally disabled)) person with a developmental disability, or dependent person.
     (2) As used in this section, "dependent adult" means a person who, because of physical or mental disability, or because of extreme advanced age, is dependent upon another person to provide the basic necessities of life.
     (3) Homicide by abuse in the first degree is a class A felony.

Sec. 3   RCW 9A.32.060 and 1997 c 365 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A person is guilty of manslaughter in the first degree when:
     (a) He or she recklessly, under circumstances not amounting to a violation of section 1 of this act, causes the death of another person; or
     (b) He or she intentionally and unlawfully kills an unborn quick child by inflicting any injury upon the mother of such child.
     (2) Manslaughter in the first degree is a class A felony.

Sec. 4   RCW 9.94A.515 and 2006 c 277 s 6, 2006 c 228 s 9, 2006 c 191 s 2, 2006 c 139 s 2, 2006 c 128 s 3, and 2006 c 73 s 12 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

 TABLE 2
 CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse 1 (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
 Trafficking 1 (RCW 9A.40.100(1))
XIIIMalicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XIIAssault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
 Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
 Homicide by abuse 2 (section 1 of this act)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
 Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
 Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
 Trafficking 2 (RCW 9A.40.100(2))
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
XChild Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
 Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
 Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
 Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
 Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
 Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115)
IXAbandonment of Dependent Person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
 Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
 Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
 Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
 Hit and Run--Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a))
 Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))
 Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
 Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
 Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIIArson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
 Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
 Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
 Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VIIBurglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
 Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
 Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120)
 Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
 Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
 Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050)
 Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
 Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
 Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
 Negligently Causing Death By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.675)
 Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1))
 Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
 Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VIBail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a))
 Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
 Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
 Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
 Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
 Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
 Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct (RCW 9.68A.070)
 Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
 Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
 Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020)
VAbandonment of Dependent Person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
 Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
 Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
 Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
 Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
 Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
 Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
 Driving While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.502(6))
 Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
 Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
 Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
 Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
 Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
 Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
 Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
 Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.504(6))
 Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
 Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
 Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
 Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
 Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
 Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070)
IVArson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
 Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
 Assault 3 (of a Peace Officer with a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031(1)(h))
 Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060)
 Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
 Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
 Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
 Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
 Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
 Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b))
 Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
 Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2))
 Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
 Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
 Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
 Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
 Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
 Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
 Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
 Trafficking in Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.82.050)
 Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(b))
 Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health care service contractor (RCW 48.44.016(3))
 Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health maintenance organization (RCW 48.46.033(3))
 Unlawful transaction of insurance business (RCW 48.15.023(3))
 Unlicensed practice as an insurance professional (RCW 48.17.063(3))
 Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
 Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
IIIAnimal Cruelty 1 (Sexual Conduct or Contact) (RCW 16.52.205(3))
 Assault 3 (Except Assault 3 of a Peace Officer With a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031 except subsection (1)(h))
 Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
 Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
 Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
 Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
 Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
 Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
 Cyberstalking (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.260(3))
 Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
 Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
 Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
 Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
 Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
 Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
 Negligently Causing Substantial Bodily Harm By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.674)
 Organized Retail Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.350(2))
 Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
 Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
 Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
 Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
 Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
 (([Retail])) Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances 1 (RCW 9A.56.360(2))
 Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
 Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
 Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230(2))
 Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.083)
 Theft with the Intent to Resell 1 (RCW 9A.56.340(2))
 Trafficking in Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.82.055)
 Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
 Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(2))
 Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522)
 Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
IIComputer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
 Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
 Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (second or subsequent offense) (RCW 9A.44.130(10)(a))
 Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
 Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(3))
 Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
 Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
 Organized Retail Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.350(3))
 Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
 (([Retail])) Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances 2 (RCW 9A.56.360(3))
 Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
 Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(a))
 Theft with the Intent to Resell 2 (RCW 9A.56.340(3))
 Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
 Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(a))
 Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
 Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
 Voyeurism (RCW 9A.44.115)
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
 Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
 Fraudulent Creation or Revocation of a Mental Health Advance Directive (RCW 9A.60.060)
 Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
 Mineral Trespass (RCW 78.44.330)
 Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
 Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
 Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.075)
 Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
 Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(b))
 Transaction of insurance business beyond the scope of licensure (RCW 48.17.063(4))
 Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
 Unlawful Possession of Fictitious Identification (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of Instruments of Financial Fraud (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Possession of a Personal Identification Device (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Production of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320)
 Unlawful Trafficking in Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.142)
 Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.144)
 Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

Sec. 5   RCW 13.40.0357 and 2006 c 73 s 14 are each amended to read as follows:

DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY
JUVENILE
DISPOSITION
OFFENSE
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION (RCW CITATION)JUVENILE DISPOSITION
CATEGORY FOR
ATTEMPT, BAILJUMP,
CONSPIRACY, OR
SOLICITATION
. . . . . . . . . . . .
 Arson and Malicious Mischief
AArson 1 (9A.48.020)B+
BArson 2 (9A.48.030)C
CReckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040)D
DReckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050)E
BMalicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070)C
CMalicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080)D
DMalicious Mischief 3 (9A.48.090(2) (a) and (c))E
EMalicious Mischief 3 (9A.48.090(2)(b))E
ETampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)E
ETampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus with Intent to Commit Arson (9.40.105)E
APossession of Incendiary Device (9.40.120)
B+
Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm 
AAssault 1 (9A.36.011)B+
B+Assault 2 (9A.36.021)C+
C+Assault 3 (9A.36.031)D+
D+Assault 4 (9A.36.041)E
B+Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)C+
D+Reckless Endangerment (9A.36.050)E
C+Promoting Suicide Attempt (9A.36.060)D+
D+Coercion (9A.36.070)E
C+Custodial Assault (9A.36.100)D+
Burglary and Trespass 
B+Burglary 1 (9A.52.020)C+
BResidential Burglary (9A.52.025)C
BBurglary 2 (9A.52.030)C
DBurglary Tools (Possession of) (9A.52.060)E
DCriminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070)E
ECriminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080)E
CMineral Trespass (78.44.330)C
CVehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095)D
DVehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100)E
Drugs 
EPossession/Consumption of Alcohol (66.44.270)E
CIllegally Obtaining Legend Drug (69.41.020)D
C+Sale, Delivery, Possession of Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030(2)(a))D+
EPossession of Legend Drug (69.41.030(2)(b))E
B+Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(2) (a) or (b))B+
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(2)(c))C
EPossession of Marihuana <40 grams (69.50.4014)E
CFraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403)C
C+Sale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410)C+
EUnlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)E
BViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (a) or (b))B
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (c), (d), or (e))C
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4013)C
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4012)
C
Firearms and Weapons 
BTheft of Firearm (9A.56.300)C
BPossession of Stolen Firearm (9A.56.310)C
ECarrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050)E
CPossession of Firearms by Minor (<18) (9.41.040(2)(a)(iii))C
D+Possession of Dangerous Weapon (9.41.250)E
DIntimidating Another Person by use of Weapon (9.41.270)
E
Homicide 
A+Murder 1 (9A.32.030)A
A+Murder 2 (9A.32.050)B+
B+Homicide by Abuse 2 (section 1 of this act)C+
B+Manslaughter 1 (9A.32.060)C+
C+Manslaughter 2 (9A.32.070)D+
B+Vehicular Homicide (46.61.520)C+
Kidnapping 
AKidnap 1 (9A.40.020)B+
B+Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030)C+
C+Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.040)
D+
Obstructing Governmental Operation 
DObstructing a Law Enforcement Officer (9A.76.020)E
EResisting Arrest (9A.76.040)E
BIntroducing Contraband 1 (9A.76.140)C
CIntroducing Contraband 2 (9A.76.150)D
EIntroducing Contraband 3 (9A.76.160)E
B+Intimidating a Public Servant (9A.76.180)C+
B+Intimidating a Witness (9A.72.110)
C+
Public Disturbance 
C+Riot with Weapon (9A.84.010(2)(b))D+
D+Riot Without Weapon (9A.84.010(2)(a))E
EFailure to Disperse (9A.84.020)E
EDisorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)E
Sex Crimes 
ARape 1 (9A.44.040)B+
A-Rape 2 (9A.44.050)B+
C+Rape 3 (9A.44.060)D+
A-Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)B+
B+Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)C+
BIncest 1 (9A.64.020(1))C
CIncest 2 (9A.64.020(2))D
D+Indecent Exposure (Victim <14) (9A.88.010)E
EIndecent Exposure (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010)E
B+Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.88.070)C+
C+Promoting Prostitution 2 (9A.88.080)D+
EO & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)E
B+Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100)C+
A-Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083)B+
BChild Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)C+
Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery 
BTheft 1 (9A.56.030)C
CTheft 2 (9A.56.040)D
DTheft 3 (9A.56.050)E
BTheft of Livestock 1 and 2 (9A.56.080 and 9A.56.083)C
CForgery (9A.60.020)D
ARobbery 1 (9A.56.200)B+
B+Robbery 2 (9A.56.210)C+
B+Extortion 1 (9A.56.120)C+
C+Extortion 2 (9A.56.130)D+
CIdentity Theft 1 (9.35.020(2))D
DIdentity Theft 2 (9.35.020(3))E
DImproperly Obtaining Financial Information (9.35.010)E
BPossession of Stolen Property 1 (9A.56.150)C
CPossession of Stolen Property 2 (9A.56.160)D
DPossession of Stolen Property 3 (9A.56.170)E
CTaking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 and 2 (9A.56.070 and 9A.56.075)
D
Motor Vehicle Related Crimes 
EDriving Without a License (46.20.005)E
B+Hit and Run - Death (46.52.020(4)(a))C+
CHit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4)(b))D
DHit and Run-Attended (46.52.020(5))E
EHit and Run-Unattended (46.52.010)E
CVehicular Assault (46.61.522)D
CAttempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle (46.61.024)D
EReckless Driving (46.61.500)E
DDriving While Under the Influence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504)
E
B+Felony Driving While Under the Influence (46.61.502(6))B
B+Felony Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (46.61.504(6))B
Other 
BAnimal Cruelty 1 (16.52.205)C
BBomb Threat (9.61.160)C
CEscape 11 (9A.76.110)C
CEscape 21 (9A.76.120)C
DEscape 3 (9A.76.130)E
EObscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230)E
AOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A FelonyB+
BOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B FelonyC
COther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C FelonyD
DOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross MisdemeanorE
EOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult MisdemeanorE
VViolation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)2V

1Escape 1 and 2 and Attempted Escape 1 and 2 are classed as C offenses and the standard range is established as follows:

     1st escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 4 weeks confinement
     2nd escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 8 weeks confinement
     3rd and subsequent escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 12 weeks confinement

2If the court finds that a respondent has violated terms of an order, it may impose a penalty of up to 30 days of confinement.


     JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS


This schedule must be used for juvenile offenders. The court may select sentencing option A, B, C, D, or RCW 13.40.167.

 OPTION A
JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID
STANDARD RANGE

 

A+

180 WEEKS TO AGE 21 YEARS
  
  
A103 WEEKS TO 129 WEEKS
    
     
A-15-36 52-65 80-100 103-129
WEEKS WEEKS WEEKS WEEKS
EXCEPT   
30-40   
WEEKS FOR   
15-17   
YEAR OLDS
      
 
CurrentB+15-36  52-65 80-100 103-129
OffenseWEEKS  WEEKS WEEKS WEEKS
Category 
BLOCAL   52-65
SANCTIONS (LS) 15-36 WEEKS  WEEKS
 
C+LS   
  15-36 WEEKS
 
  
CLS   15-36 WEEKS
Local Sanctions: 
0 to 30 Days
D+LS0 to 12 Months Community Supervision
0 to 150 Hours Community Restitution
DLS$0 to $500 Fine
 
ELS 

01234
or more
PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS

NOTE: References in the grid to days or weeks mean periods of confinement.
     (1) The vertical axis of the grid is the current offense category. The current offense category is determined by the offense of adjudication.
     (2) The horizontal axis of the grid is the number of prior adjudications included in the juvenile's criminal history. Each prior felony adjudication shall count as one point. Each prior violation, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor adjudication shall count as 1/4 point. Fractional points shall be rounded down.
     (3) The standard range disposition for each offense is determined by the intersection of the column defined by the prior adjudications and the row defined by the current offense category.
     (4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.
     (5) A current offense that is a violation is equivalent to an offense category of E. However, a disposition for a violation shall not include confinement.


     OR



     OPTION B
          SUSPENDED DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE


     (1) If the offender is subject to a standard range disposition involving confinement by the department, the court may impose the standard range and suspend the disposition on condition that the offender comply with one or more local sanctions and any educational or treatment requirement. The treatment programs provided to the offender must be research-based best practice programs as identified by the Washington state institute for public policy or the joint legislative audit and review committee.
     (2) If the offender fails to comply with the suspended disposition, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or may revoke the suspended disposition and order the disposition's execution.
     (3) An offender is ineligible for the suspended disposition option under this section if the offender is:
     (a) Adjudicated of an A+ offense;
     (b) Fourteen years of age or older and is adjudicated of one or more of the following offenses:
     (i) A class A offense, or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit a class A offense;
     (ii) Manslaughter in the first degree (RCW 9A.32.060); or
     (iii) Assault in the second degree (RCW 9A.36.021), extortion in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.120), kidnapping in the second degree (RCW 9A.40.030), robbery in the second degree (RCW 9A.56.210), residential burglary (RCW 9A.52.025), burglary in the second degree (RCW 9A.52.030), drive-by shooting (RCW 9A.36.045), vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520), hit and run death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)), intimidating a witness (RCW 9A.72.110), violation of the uniform controlled substances act (RCW 69.50.401 (2)(a) and (b)), or manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070), when the offense includes infliction of bodily harm upon another or when during the commission or immediate withdrawal from the offense the respondent was armed with a deadly weapon;
     (c) Ordered to serve a disposition for a firearm violation under RCW 13.40.193; or
     (d) Adjudicated of a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030.


     OR



     OPTION C
          CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE


     If the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed an A- or B+ offense, the court may impose a disposition under RCW 13.40.160(4) and 13.40.165.


     OR



     OPTION D
          MANIFEST INJUSTICE


If the court determines that a disposition under option A, B, or C would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition outside the standard range under RCW 13.40.160(2).

Sec. 6   RCW 9.94A.030 and 2006 c 139 s 5, 2006 c 124 s 1, 2006 c 122 s 7, and 2006 c 73 s 5 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
     (1) "Board" means the indeterminate sentence review board created under chapter 9.95 RCW.
     (2) "Collect," or any derivative thereof, "collect and remit," or "collect and deliver," when used with reference to the department, means that the department, either directly or through a collection agreement authorized by RCW 9.94A.760, is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the offender's sentence with regard to the legal financial obligation, receiving payment thereof from the offender, and, consistent with current law, delivering daily the entire payment to the superior court clerk without depositing it in a departmental account.
     (3) "Commission" means the sentencing guidelines commission.
     (4) "Community corrections officer" means an employee of the department who is responsible for carrying out specific duties in supervision of sentenced offenders and monitoring of sentence conditions.
     (5) "Community custody" means that portion of an offender's sentence of confinement in lieu of earned release time or imposed pursuant to RCW 9.94A.505(2)(b), 9.94A.650 through 9.94A.670, 9.94A.690, 9.94A.700 through 9.94A.715, or 9.94A.545, served in the community subject to controls placed on the offender's movement and activities by the department. For offenders placed on community custody for crimes committed on or after July 1, 2000, the department shall assess the offender's risk of reoffense and may establish and modify conditions of community custody, in addition to those imposed by the court, based upon the risk to community safety.
     (6) "Community custody range" means the minimum and maximum period of community custody included as part of a sentence under RCW 9.94A.715, as established by the commission or the legislature under RCW 9.94A.850, for crimes committed on or after July 1, 2000.
     (7) "Community placement" means that period during which the offender is subject to the conditions of community custody and/or postrelease supervision, which begins either upon completion of the term of confinement (postrelease supervision) or at such time as the offender is transferred to community custody in lieu of earned release. Community placement may consist of entirely community custody, entirely postrelease supervision, or a combination of the two.
     (8) "Community protection zone" means the area within eight hundred eighty feet of the facilities and grounds of a public or private school.
     (9) "Community restitution" means compulsory service, without compensation, performed for the benefit of the community by the offender.
     (10) "Community supervision" means a period of time during which a convicted offender is subject to crime-related prohibitions and other sentence conditions imposed by a court pursuant to this chapter or RCW 16.52.200(6) or 46.61.524. Where the court finds that any offender has a chemical dependency that has contributed to his or her offense, the conditions of supervision may, subject to available resources, include treatment. For purposes of the interstate compact for out-of-state supervision of parolees and probationers, RCW 9.95.270, community supervision is the functional equivalent of probation and should be considered the same as probation by other states.
     (11) "Confinement" means total or partial confinement.
     (12) "Conviction" means an adjudication of guilt pursuant to Titles 10 or 13 RCW and includes a verdict of guilty, a finding of guilty, and acceptance of a plea of guilty.
     (13) "Crime-related prohibition" means an order of a court prohibiting conduct that directly relates to the circumstances of the crime for which the offender has been convicted, and shall not be construed to mean orders directing an offender affirmatively to participate in rehabilitative programs or to otherwise perform affirmative conduct. However, affirmative acts necessary to monitor compliance with the order of a court may be required by the department.
     (14) "Criminal history" means the list of a defendant's prior convictions and juvenile adjudications, whether in this state, in federal court, or elsewhere.
     (a) The history shall include, where known, for each conviction (i) whether the defendant has been placed on probation and the length and terms thereof; and (ii) whether the defendant has been incarcerated and the length of incarceration.
     (b) A conviction may be removed from a defendant's criminal history only if it is vacated pursuant to RCW 9.96.060, 9.94A.640, 9.95.240, or a similar out-of-state statute, or if the conviction has been vacated pursuant to a governor's pardon.
     (c) The determination of a defendant's criminal history is distinct from the determination of an offender score. A prior conviction that was not included in an offender score calculated pursuant to a former version of the sentencing reform act remains part of the defendant's criminal history.
     (15) "Day fine" means a fine imposed by the sentencing court that equals the difference between the offender's net daily income and the reasonable obligations that the offender has for the support of the offender and any dependents.
     (16) "Day reporting" means a program of enhanced supervision designed to monitor the offender's daily activities and compliance with sentence conditions, and in which the offender is required to report daily to a specific location designated by the department or the sentencing court.
     (17) "Department" means the department of corrections.
     (18) "Determinate sentence" means a sentence that states with exactitude the number of actual years, months, or days of total confinement, of partial confinement, of community supervision, the number of actual hours or days of community restitution work, or dollars or terms of a legal financial obligation. The fact that an offender through earned release can reduce the actual period of confinement shall not affect the classification of the sentence as a determinate sentence.
     (19) "Disposable earnings" means that part of the earnings of an offender remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amount required by law to be withheld. For the purposes of this definition, "earnings" means compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonuses, or otherwise, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law making the payments exempt from garnishment, attachment, or other process to satisfy a court-ordered legal financial obligation, specifically includes periodic payments pursuant to pension or retirement programs, or insurance policies of any type, but does not include payments made under Title 50 RCW, except as provided in RCW 50.40.020 and 50.40.050, or Title 74 RCW.
     (20) "Drug offender sentencing alternative" is a sentencing option available to persons convicted of a felony offense other than a violent offense or a sex offense and who are eligible for the option under RCW 9.94A.660.
     (21) "Drug offense" means:
     (a) Any felony violation of chapter 69.50 RCW except possession of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.4013) or forged prescription for a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.403);
     (b) Any offense defined as a felony under federal law that relates to the possession, manufacture, distribution, or transportation of a controlled substance; or
     (c) Any out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a drug offense under (a) of this subsection.
     (22) "Earned release" means earned release from confinement as provided in RCW 9.94A.728.
     (23) "Escape" means:
     (a) Sexually violent predator escape (RCW 9A.76.115), escape in the first degree (RCW 9A.76.110), escape in the second degree (RCW 9A.76.120), willful failure to return from furlough (RCW 72.66.060), willful failure to return from work release (RCW 72.65.070), or willful failure to be available for supervision by the department while in community custody (RCW 72.09.310); or
     (b) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as an escape under (a) of this subsection.
     (24) "Felony traffic offense" means:
     (a) Vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520), vehicular assault (RCW 46.61.522), eluding a police officer (RCW 46.61.024), felony hit-and-run injury-accident (RCW 46.52.020(4)), felony driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.502(6)), or felony physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.504(6)); or
     (b) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a felony traffic offense under (a) of this subsection.
     (25) "Fine" means a specific sum of money ordered by the sentencing court to be paid by the offender to the court over a specific period of time.
     (26) "First-time offender" means any person who has no prior convictions for a felony and is eligible for the first-time offender waiver under RCW 9.94A.650.
     (27) "Home detention" means a program of partial confinement available to offenders wherein the offender is confined in a private residence subject to electronic surveillance.
     (28) "Legal financial obligation" means a sum of money that is ordered by a superior court of the state of Washington for legal financial obligations which may include restitution to the victim, statutorily imposed crime victims' compensation fees as assessed pursuant to RCW 7.68.035, court costs, county or interlocal drug funds, court-appointed attorneys' fees, and costs of defense, fines, and any other financial obligation that is assessed to the offender as a result of a felony conviction. Upon conviction for vehicular assault while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, RCW 46.61.522(1)(b), or vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, RCW 46.61.520(1)(a), legal financial obligations may also include payment to a public agency of the expense of an emergency response to the incident resulting in the conviction, subject to RCW 38.52.430.
     (29) "Most serious offense" means any of the following felonies or a felony attempt to commit any of the following felonies:
     (a) Any felony defined under any law as a class A felony or criminal solicitation of or criminal conspiracy to commit a class A felony;
     (b) Assault in the second degree;
     (c) Assault of a child in the second degree;
     (d) Child molestation in the second degree;
     (e) Controlled substance homicide;
     (f) Extortion in the first degree;
     (g) Incest when committed against a child under age fourteen;
     (h) Indecent liberties;
     (i) Kidnapping in the second degree;
     (j) Leading organized crime;
     (k) Manslaughter in the first degree;
     (l) Manslaughter in the second degree;
     (m) Promoting prostitution in the first degree;
     (n) Rape in the third degree;
     (o) Robbery in the second degree;
     (p) Sexual exploitation;
     (q) Vehicular assault, when caused by the operation or driving of a vehicle by a person while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner;
     (r) Vehicular homicide, when proximately caused by the driving of any vehicle by any person while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined by RCW 46.61.502, or by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner;
     (s) Any other class B felony offense with a finding of sexual motivation;
     (t) Any other felony with a deadly weapon verdict under RCW 9.94A.602;
     (u) Any felony offense in effect at any time prior to December 2, 1993, that is comparable to a most serious offense under this subsection, or any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a most serious offense under this subsection;
     (v)(i) A prior conviction for indecent liberties under RCW 9A.88.100(1) (a), (b), and (c), chapter 260, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess. as it existed until July 1, 1979, RCW 9A.44.100(1) (a), (b), and (c) as it existed from July 1, 1979, until June 11, 1986, and RCW 9A.44.100(1) (a), (b), and (d) as it existed from June 11, 1986, until July 1, 1988;
     (ii) A prior conviction for indecent liberties under RCW 9A.44.100(1)(c) as it existed from June 11, 1986, until July 1, 1988, if: (A) The crime was committed against a child under the age of fourteen; or (B) the relationship between the victim and perpetrator is included in the definition of indecent liberties under RCW 9A.44.100(1)(c) as it existed from July 1, 1988, through July 27, 1997, or RCW 9A.44.100(1) (d) or (e) as it existed from July 25, 1993, through July 27, 1997.
     (30) "Nonviolent offense" means an offense which is not a violent offense.
     (31) "Offender" means a person who has committed a felony established by state law and is eighteen years of age or older or is less than eighteen years of age but whose case is under superior court jurisdiction under RCW 13.04.030 or has been transferred by the appropriate juvenile court to a criminal court pursuant to RCW 13.40.110. Throughout this chapter, the terms "offender" and "defendant" are used interchangeably.
     (32) "Partial confinement" means confinement for no more than one year in a facility or institution operated or utilized under contract by the state or any other unit of government, or, if home detention or work crew has been ordered by the court, in an approved residence, for a substantial portion of each day with the balance of the day spent in the community. Partial confinement includes work release, home detention, work crew, and a combination of work crew and home detention.
     (33) "Persistent offender" is an offender who:
     (a)(i) Has been convicted in this state of any felony considered a most serious offense; and
     (ii) Has, before the commission of the offense under (a) of this subsection, been convicted as an offender on at least two separate occasions, whether in this state or elsewhere, of felonies that under the laws of this state would be considered most serious offenses and would be included in the offender score under RCW 9.94A.525; provided that of the two or more previous convictions, at least one conviction must have occurred before the commission of any of the other most serious offenses for which the offender was previously convicted; or
     (b)(i) Has been convicted of: (A) Rape in the first degree, rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, rape in the second degree, rape of a child in the second degree, or indecent liberties by forcible compulsion; (B) any of the following offenses with a finding of sexual motivation: Murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, homicide by abuse in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault of a child in the first degree, assault of a child in the second degree, or burglary in the first degree; or (C) an attempt to commit any crime listed in this subsection (33)(b)(i); and
     (ii) Has, before the commission of the offense under (b)(i) of this subsection, been convicted as an offender on at least one occasion, whether in this state or elsewhere, of an offense listed in (b)(i) of this subsection or any federal or out-of-state offense or offense under prior Washington law that is comparable to the offenses listed in (b)(i) of this subsection. A conviction for rape of a child in the first degree constitutes a conviction under (b)(i) of this subsection only when the offender was sixteen years of age or older when the offender committed the offense. A conviction for rape of a child in the second degree constitutes a conviction under (b)(i) of this subsection only when the offender was eighteen years of age or older when the offender committed the offense.
     (34) "Postrelease supervision" is that portion of an offender's community placement that is not community custody.
     (35) "Predatory" means: (a) The perpetrator of the crime was a stranger to the victim, as defined in this section; (b) the perpetrator established or promoted a relationship with the victim prior to the offense and the victimization of the victim was a significant reason the perpetrator established or promoted the relationship; or (c) the perpetrator was: (i) A teacher, counselor, volunteer, or other person in authority in any public or private school and the victim was a student of the school under his or her authority or supervision. For purposes of this subsection, "school" does not include home-based instruction as defined in RCW 28A.225.010; (ii) a coach, trainer, volunteer, or other person in authority in any recreational activity and the victim was a participant in the activity under his or her authority or supervision; or (iii) a pastor, elder, volunteer, or other person in authority in any church or religious organization, and the victim was a member or participant of the organization under his or her authority.
     (36) "Private school" means a school regulated under chapter 28A.195 or 28A.205 RCW.
     (37) "Public school" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010.
     (38) "Restitution" means a specific sum of money ordered by the sentencing court to be paid by the offender to the court over a specified period of time as payment of damages. The sum may include both public and private costs.
     (39) "Risk assessment" means the application of an objective instrument supported by research and adopted by the department for the purpose of assessing an offender's risk of reoffense, taking into consideration the nature of the harm done by the offender, place and circumstances of the offender related to risk, the offender's relationship to any victim, and any information provided to the department by victims. The results of a risk assessment shall not be based on unconfirmed or unconfirmable allegations.
     (40) "Serious traffic offense" means:
     (a) Nonfelony driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.502), nonfelony actual physical control while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.504), reckless driving (RCW 46.61.500), or hit-and-run an attended vehicle (RCW 46.52.020(5)); or
     (b) Any federal, out-of-state, county, or municipal conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be classified as a serious traffic offense under (a) of this subsection.
     (41) "Serious violent offense" is a subcategory of violent offense and means:
     (a)(i) Murder in the first degree;
     (ii) Homicide by abuse in the first degree;
     (iii) Homicide by abuse in the second degree;
     (iv)
Murder in the second degree;
     (((iv))) (v) Manslaughter in the first degree;
     (((v))) (vi) Assault in the first degree;
     (((vi))) (vii) Kidnapping in the first degree;
     (((vii))) (viii) Rape in the first degree;
     (((viii))) (ix) Assault of a child in the first degree; or
     (((ix))) (x) An attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy to commit one of these felonies; or
     (b) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a serious violent offense under (a) of this subsection.
     (42) "Sex offense" means:
     (a)(i) A felony that is a violation of chapter 9A.44 RCW other than RCW 9A.44.130(((11))) (12);
     (ii) A violation of RCW 9A.64.020;
     (iii) A felony that is a violation of chapter 9.68A RCW other than RCW 9.68A.080; or
     (iv) A felony that is, under chapter 9A.28 RCW, a criminal attempt, criminal solicitation, or criminal conspiracy to commit such crimes;
     (b) Any conviction for a felony offense in effect at any time prior to July 1, 1976, that is comparable to a felony classified as a sex offense in (a) of this subsection;
     (c) A felony with a finding of sexual motivation under RCW 9.94A.835 or 13.40.135; or
     (d) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a sex offense under (a) of this subsection.
     (43) "Sexual motivation" means that one of the purposes for which the defendant committed the crime was for the purpose of his or her sexual gratification.
     (44) "Standard sentence range" means the sentencing court's discretionary range in imposing a nonappealable sentence.
     (45) "Statutory maximum sentence" means the maximum length of time for which an offender may be confined as punishment for a crime as prescribed in chapter 9A.20 RCW, RCW 9.92.010, the statute defining the crime, or other statute defining the maximum penalty for a crime.
     (46) "Stranger" means that the victim did not know the offender twenty-four hours before the offense.
     (47) "Total confinement" means confinement inside the physical boundaries of a facility or institution operated or utilized under contract by the state or any other unit of government for twenty-four hours a day, or pursuant to RCW 72.64.050 and 72.64.060.
     (48) "Transition training" means written and verbal instructions and assistance provided by the department to the offender during the two weeks prior to the offender's successful completion of the work ethic camp program. The transition training shall include instructions in the offender's requirements and obligations during the offender's period of community custody.
     (49) "Victim" means any person who has sustained emotional, psychological, physical, or financial injury to person or property as a direct result of the crime charged.
     (50) "Violent offense" means:
     (a) Any of the following felonies:
     (i) Any felony defined under any law as a class A felony or an attempt to commit a class A felony;
     (ii) Criminal solicitation of or criminal conspiracy to commit a class A felony;
     (iii) Manslaughter in the first degree;
     (iv) Manslaughter in the second degree;
     (v) Indecent liberties if committed by forcible compulsion;
     (vi) Kidnapping in the second degree;
     (vii) Arson in the second degree;
     (viii) Assault in the second degree;
     (ix) Assault of a child in the second degree;
     (x) Extortion in the first degree;
     (xi) Robbery in the second degree;
     (xii) Drive-by shooting;
     (xiii) Vehicular assault, when caused by the operation or driving of a vehicle by a person while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner; and
     (xiv) Vehicular homicide, when proximately caused by the driving of any vehicle by any person while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined by RCW 46.61.502, or by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner;
     (b) Any conviction for a felony offense in effect at any time prior to July 1, 1976, that is comparable to a felony classified as a violent offense in (a) of this subsection; and
     (c) Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a violent offense under (a) or (b) of this subsection.
     (51) "Work crew" means a program of partial confinement consisting of civic improvement tasks for the benefit of the community that complies with RCW 9.94A.725.
     (52) "Work ethic camp" means an alternative incarceration program as provided in RCW 9.94A.690 designed to reduce recidivism and lower the cost of corrections by requiring offenders to complete a comprehensive array of real-world job and vocational experiences, character-building work ethics training, life management skills development, substance abuse rehabilitation, counseling, literacy training, and basic adult education.
     (53) "Work release" means a program of partial confinement available to offenders who are employed or engaged as a student in a regular course of study at school.

Sec. 7   RCW 9.94A.411 and 2006 c 271 s 1 and 2006 c 73 s 13 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     (1) Decision not to prosecute.
     STANDARD: A prosecuting attorney may decline to prosecute, even though technically sufficient evidence to prosecute exists, in situations where prosecution would serve no public purpose, would defeat the underlying purpose of the law in question or would result in decreased respect for the law.
     GUIDELINE/COMMENTARY:
     Examples
     The following are examples of reasons not to prosecute which could satisfy the standard.
     (a) Contrary to Legislative Intent - It may be proper to decline to charge where the application of criminal sanctions would be clearly contrary to the intent of the legislature in enacting the particular statute.
     (b) Antiquated Statute - It may be proper to decline to charge where the statute in question is antiquated in that:
     (i) It has not been enforced for many years; and
     (ii) Most members of society act as if it were no longer in existence; and
     (iii) It serves no deterrent or protective purpose in today's society; and
     (iv) The statute has not been recently reconsidered by the legislature.
     This reason is not to be construed as the basis for declining cases because the law in question is unpopular or because it is difficult to enforce.
     (c) De Minimis Violation - It may be proper to decline to charge where the violation of law is only technical or insubstantial and where no public interest or deterrent purpose would be served by prosecution.
     (d) Confinement on Other Charges - It may be proper to decline to charge because the accused has been sentenced on another charge to a lengthy period of confinement; and
     (i) Conviction of the new offense would not merit any additional direct or collateral punishment;
     (ii) The new offense is either a misdemeanor or a felony which is not particularly aggravated; and
     (iii) Conviction of the new offense would not serve any significant deterrent purpose.
     (e) Pending Conviction on Another Charge - It may be proper to decline to charge because the accused is facing a pending prosecution in the same or another county; and
     (i) Conviction of the new offense would not merit any additional direct or collateral punishment;
     (ii) Conviction in the pending prosecution is imminent;
     (iii) The new offense is either a misdemeanor or a felony which is not particularly aggravated; and
     (iv) Conviction of the new offense would not serve any significant deterrent purpose.
     (f) High Disproportionate Cost of Prosecution - It may be proper to decline to charge where the cost of locating or transporting, or the burden on, prosecution witnesses is highly disproportionate to the importance of prosecuting the offense in question. This reason should be limited to minor cases and should not be relied upon in serious cases.
     (g) Improper Motives of Complainant - It may be proper to decline charges because the motives of the complainant are improper and prosecution would serve no public purpose, would defeat the underlying purpose of the law in question or would result in decreased respect for the law.
     (h) Immunity - It may be proper to decline to charge where immunity is to be given to an accused in order to prosecute another where the accused's information or testimony will reasonably lead to the conviction of others who are responsible for more serious criminal conduct or who represent a greater danger to the public interest.
     (i) Victim Request - It may be proper to decline to charge because the victim requests that no criminal charges be filed and the case involves the following crimes or situations:
     (i) Assault cases where the victim has suffered little or no injury;
     (ii) Crimes against property, not involving violence, where no major loss was suffered;
     (iii) Where doing so would not jeopardize the safety of society.
     Care should be taken to insure that the victim's request is freely made and is not the product of threats or pressure by the accused.
     The presence of these factors may also justify the decision to dismiss a prosecution which has been commenced.
     Notification
     The prosecutor is encouraged to notify the victim, when practical, and the law enforcement personnel, of the decision not to prosecute.
     (2) Decision to prosecute.
     (a) STANDARD:
     Crimes against persons will be filed if sufficient admissible evidence exists, which, when considered with the most plausible, reasonably foreseeable defense that could be raised under the evidence, would justify conviction by a reasonable and objective fact-finder. With regard to offenses prohibited by RCW 9A.44.040, 9A.44.050, 9A.44.073, 9A.44.076, 9A.44.079, 9A.44.083, 9A.44.086, 9A.44.089, and 9A.64.020 the prosecutor should avoid prefiling agreements or diversions intended to place the accused in a program of treatment or counseling, so that treatment, if determined to be beneficial, can be provided pursuant to RCW 9.94A.670.
     Crimes against property/other crimes will be filed if the admissible evidence is of such convincing force as to make it probable that a reasonable and objective fact-finder would convict after hearing all the admissible evidence and the most plausible defense that could be raised.
     See table below for the crimes within these categories.


          CATEGORIZATION OF CRIMES FOR PROSECUTING STANDARDS


     CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
     Aggravated Murder
     1st Degree Murder
     2nd Degree Murder
     1st Degree Manslaughter
     2nd Degree Manslaughter
     1st Degree Kidnapping
     2nd Degree Kidnapping
     1st Degree Assault
     2nd Degree Assault
     3rd Degree Assault
     1st Degree Assault of a Child
     2nd Degree Assault of a Child
     3rd Degree Assault of a Child
     1st Degree Rape
     2nd Degree Rape
     3rd Degree Rape
     1st Degree Rape of a Child
     2nd Degree Rape of a Child
     3rd Degree Rape of a Child
     1st Degree Robbery
     2nd Degree Robbery
     1st Degree Arson
     1st Degree Burglary
     1st Degree Identity Theft
     2nd Degree Identity Theft
     1st Degree Extortion
     2nd Degree Extortion
     Indecent Liberties
     Incest
     Vehicular Homicide
     Vehicular Assault
     1st Degree Child Molestation
     2nd Degree Child Molestation
     3rd Degree Child Molestation
     1st Degree Promoting Prostitution
     Intimidating a Juror
     Communication with a Minor
     Intimidating a Witness
     Intimidating a Public Servant
     Bomb Threat (if against person)
     Unlawful Imprisonment
     Promoting a Suicide Attempt
     Riot (if against person)
     Stalking
     Custodial Assault
     Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
     Counterfeiting (if a violation of RCW 9.16.035(4))
     Felony Driving a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug (RCW 46.61.502(6))
     Felony Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug (RCW 46.61.504(6))
     2nd Degree Homicide by Abuse

     CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY/OTHER CRIMES
     2nd Degree Arson
     1st Degree Escape
     2nd Degree Escape
     2nd Degree Burglary
     1st Degree Theft
     2nd Degree Theft
     1st Degree Perjury
     2nd Degree Perjury
     1st Degree Introducing Contraband
     2nd Degree Introducing Contraband
     1st Degree Possession of Stolen Property
     2nd Degree Possession of Stolen Property
     Bribery
     Bribing a Witness
     Bribe received by a Witness
     Bomb Threat (if against property)
     1st Degree Malicious Mischief
     2nd Degree Malicious Mischief
     1st Degree Reckless Burning
     Taking a Motor Vehicle without Authorization
     Forgery
     2nd Degree Promoting Prostitution
     Tampering with a Witness
     Trading in Public Office
     Trading in Special Influence
     Receiving/Granting Unlawful Compensation
     Bigamy
     Eluding a Pursuing Police Vehicle
     Willful Failure to Return from Furlough
     Escape from Community Custody
     Riot (if against property)
     1st Degree Theft of Livestock
     2nd Degree Theft of Livestock

     ALL OTHER UNCLASSIFIED FELONIES
     Selection of Charges/Degree of Charge
     (i) The prosecutor should file charges which adequately describe the nature of defendant's conduct. Other offenses may be charged only if they are necessary to ensure that the charges:
     (A) Will significantly enhance the strength of the state's case at trial; or
     (B) Will result in restitution to all victims.
     (ii) The prosecutor should not overcharge to obtain a guilty plea. Overcharging includes:
     (A) Charging a higher degree;
     (B) Charging additional counts.
     This standard is intended to direct prosecutors to charge those crimes which demonstrate the nature and seriousness of a defendant's criminal conduct, but to decline to charge crimes which are not necessary to such an indication. Crimes which do not merge as a matter of law, but which arise from the same course of conduct, do not all have to be charged.

     (b) GUIDELINES/COMMENTARY:
     (i) Police Investigation
     A prosecuting attorney is dependent upon law enforcement agencies to conduct the necessary factual investigation which must precede the decision to prosecute. The prosecuting attorney shall ensure that a thorough factual investigation has been conducted before a decision to prosecute is made. In ordinary circumstances the investigation should include the following:
     (A) The interviewing of all material witnesses, together with the obtaining of written statements whenever possible;
     (B) The completion of necessary laboratory tests; and
     (C) The obtaining, in accordance with constitutional requirements, of the suspect's version of the events.
     If the initial investigation is incomplete, a prosecuting attorney should insist upon further investigation before a decision to prosecute is made, and specify what the investigation needs to include.
     (ii) Exceptions
     In certain situations, a prosecuting attorney may authorize filing of a criminal complaint before the investigation is complete if:
     (A) Probable cause exists to believe the suspect is guilty; and
     (B) The suspect presents a danger to the community or is likely to flee if not apprehended; or
     (C) The arrest of the suspect is necessary to complete the investigation of the crime.
     In the event that the exception to the standard is applied, the prosecuting attorney shall obtain a commitment from the law enforcement agency involved to complete the investigation in a timely manner. If the subsequent investigation does not produce sufficient evidence to meet the normal charging standard, the complaint should be dismissed.
     (iii) Investigation Techniques
     The prosecutor should be fully advised of the investigatory techniques that were used in the case investigation including:
     (A) Polygraph testing;
     (B) Hypnosis;
     (C) Electronic surveillance;
     (D) Use of informants.
     (iv) Pre-Filing Discussions with Defendant
     Discussions with the defendant or his/her representative regarding the selection or disposition of charges may occur prior to the filing of charges, and potential agreements can be reached.
     (v) Pre-Filing Discussions with Victim(s)
     Discussions with the victim(s) or victims' representatives regarding the selection or disposition of charges may occur before the filing of charges. The discussions may be considered by the prosecutor in charging and disposition decisions, and should be considered before reaching any agreement with the defendant regarding these decisions.

Sec. 8   RCW 13.34.180 and 2001 c 332 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A petition seeking termination of a parent and child relationship may be filed in juvenile court by any party to the dependency proceedings concerning that child. Such petition shall conform to the requirements of RCW 13.34.040, shall be served upon the parties as provided in RCW 13.34.070(8), and shall allege all of the following unless subsection (2) or (3) of this section applies:
     (a) That the child has been found to be a dependent child;
     (b) That the court has entered a dispositional order pursuant to RCW 13.34.130;
     (c) That the child has been removed or will, at the time of the hearing, have been removed from the custody of the parent for a period of at least six months pursuant to a finding of dependency;
     (d) That the services ordered under RCW 13.34.136 have been expressly and understandably offered or provided and all necessary services, reasonably available, capable of correcting the parental deficiencies within the foreseeable future have been expressly and understandably offered or provided;
     (e) That there is little likelihood that conditions will be remedied so that the child can be returned to the parent in the near future. A parent's failure to substantially improve parental deficiencies within twelve months following entry of the dispositional order shall give rise to a rebuttable presumption that there is little likelihood that conditions will be remedied so that the child can be returned to the parent in the near future. The presumption shall not arise unless the petitioner makes a showing that all necessary services reasonably capable of correcting the parental deficiencies within the foreseeable future have been clearly offered or provided. In determining whether the conditions will be remedied the court may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:
     (i) Use of intoxicating or controlled substances so as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child for extended periods of time or for periods of time that present a risk of imminent harm to the child, and documented unwillingness of the parent to receive and complete treatment or documented multiple failed treatment attempts; or
     (ii) Psychological incapacity or mental deficiency of the parent that is so severe and chronic as to render the parent incapable of providing proper care for the child for extended periods of time or for periods of time that present a risk of imminent harm to the child, and documented unwillingness of the parent to receive and complete treatment or documentation that there is no treatment that can render the parent capable of providing proper care for the child in the near future; and
     (f) That continuation of the parent and child relationship clearly diminishes the child's prospects for early integration into a stable and permanent home.
     (2) In lieu of the allegations in subsection (1) of this section, the petition may allege that the child was found under such circumstances that the whereabouts of the child's parent are unknown and no person has acknowledged paternity or maternity and requested custody of the child within two months after the child was found.
     (3) In lieu of the allegations in subsection (1)(b) through (f) of this section, the petition may allege that the parent has been convicted of:
     (a) Murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, ((or)) homicide by abuse in the first degree, or homicide by abuse in the second degree as defined in chapter 9A.32 RCW against another child of the parent;
     (b) Manslaughter in the first degree or manslaughter in the second degree, as defined in chapter 9A.32 RCW against another child of the parent;
     (c) Attempting, conspiring, or soliciting another to commit one or more of the crimes listed in (a) or (b) of this subsection; or
     (d) Assault in the first or second degree, as defined in chapter 9A.36 RCW, against the surviving child or another child of the parent.
     (4) Notice of rights shall be served upon the parent, guardian, or legal custodian with the petition and shall be in substantially the following form:


     "NOTICE


A petition for termination of parental rights has been filed against you. You have important legal rights and you must take steps to protect your interests. This petition could result in permanent loss of your parental rights.

     1. You have the right to a fact-finding hearing before a judge.

     2. You have the right to have a lawyer represent you at the hearing. A lawyer can look at the files in your case, talk to the department of social and health services and other agencies, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights, and help you at hearings. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one to represent you. To get a court-appointed lawyer you must contact: (explain local procedure) .

     3. At the hearing, you have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, to examine witnesses, and to receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented to the judge.

     You should be present at this hearing.

     You may call (insert agency) for more information about your child. The agency's name and telephone number are (insert name and telephone number) ."

Sec. 9   RCW 43.43.830 and 2005 c 421 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.845.
     (1) "Applicant" means:
     (a) Any prospective employee who will or may have unsupervised access to children under sixteen years of age or ((developmentally disabled)) persons with a developmental disability or vulnerable adults during the course of his or her employment or involvement with the business or organization;
     (b) Any prospective volunteer who will have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children under sixteen years of age, ((developmentally disabled)) persons with a developmental disability, or vulnerable adults during the course of his or her employment or involvement with the business or organization under circumstances where such access will or may involve groups of (i) five or fewer children under twelve years of age, (ii) three or fewer children between twelve and sixteen years of age, (iii) ((developmentally disabled)) persons with a developmental disability, or (iv) vulnerable adults;
     (c) Any prospective adoptive parent, as defined in RCW 26.33.020; or
     (d) Any prospective custodian in a nonparental custody proceeding under chapter 26.10 RCW.
     (2) "Business or organization" means a business or organization licensed in this state, any agency of the state, or other governmental entity, that educates, trains, treats, supervises, houses, or provides recreation to ((developmentally disabled)) persons with a developmental disability, vulnerable adults, or children under sixteen years of age, including but not limited to public housing authorities, school districts, and educational service districts.
     (3) "Civil adjudication proceeding" is a judicial or administrative adjudicative proceeding that results in a finding of, or upholds an agency finding of, domestic violence, abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or exploitation or financial exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult under chapter 13.34, 26.44, or 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW. "Civil adjudication proceeding" also includes judicial or administrative orders that become final due to the failure of the alleged perpetrator to timely exercise a right afforded to him or her to administratively challenge findings made by the department of social and health services or the department of health under chapter 13.34, 26.44, or 74.34 RCW, or rules adopted under chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW.
     (4) "Conviction record" means "conviction record" information as defined in RCW 10.97.030 and 10.97.050 relating to a crime committed by either an adult or a juvenile. It does not include a conviction for an offense that has been the subject of an expungement, pardon, annulment, certificate of rehabilitation, or other equivalent procedure based on a finding of the rehabilitation of the person convicted, or a conviction that has been the subject of a pardon, annulment, or other equivalent procedure based on a finding of innocence. It does include convictions for offenses for which the defendant received a deferred or suspended sentence, unless the record has been expunged according to law.
     (5) "Crime against children or other persons" means a conviction of any of the following offenses: Aggravated murder; first or second degree murder; second degree homicide by abuse, first or second degree kidnaping; first, second, or third degree assault; first, second, or third degree assault of a child; first, second, or third degree rape; first, second, or third degree rape of a child; first or second degree robbery; first degree arson; first degree burglary; first or second degree manslaughter; first or second degree extortion; indecent liberties; incest; vehicular homicide; first degree promoting prostitution; communication with a minor; unlawful imprisonment; simple assault; sexual exploitation of minors; first or second degree criminal mistreatment; endangerment with a controlled substance; ((child)) abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020; first or second degree custodial interference; first or second degree custodial sexual misconduct; malicious harassment; first, second, or third degree child molestation; first or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor; patronizing a juvenile prostitute; child abandonment; promoting pornography; selling or distributing erotic material to a minor; custodial assault; violation of child abuse restraining order; child buying or selling; prostitution; felony indecent exposure; criminal abandonment; or any of these crimes as they may be renamed in the future.
     (6) "Crimes relating to drugs" means a conviction of a crime to manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance.
     (7) "Crimes relating to financial exploitation" means a conviction for first, second, or third degree extortion; first, second, or third degree theft; first or second degree robbery; forgery; or any of these crimes as they may be renamed in the future.
     (8) "Unsupervised" means not in the presence of:
     (a) Another employee or volunteer from the same business or organization as the applicant; or
     (b) Any relative or guardian of any of the children or ((developmentally disabled)) persons with a developmental disability or vulnerable adults to which the applicant has access during the course of his or her employment or involvement with the business or organization.
     (9) "Vulnerable adult" means "vulnerable adult" as defined in chapter 74.34 RCW, except that for the purposes of requesting and receiving background checks pursuant to RCW 43.43.832, it shall also include adults of any age who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for themselves.
     (10) "Financial exploitation" means "financial exploitation" as defined in RCW 74.34.020.
     (11) "Agency" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or facility which receives, provides services to, houses or otherwise cares for vulnerable adults.

Sec. 10   RCW 9.94A.712 and 2006 c 124 s 3 and 2006 c 122 s 5 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
     (1) An offender who is not a persistent offender shall be sentenced under this section if the offender:
     (a) Is convicted of:
     (i) Rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, rape of a child in the second degree, or indecent liberties by forcible compulsion;
     (ii) Any of the following offenses with a finding of sexual motivation: Murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, homicide by abuse in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault of a child in the first degree, assault of a child in the second degree, or burglary in the first degree; or
     (iii) An attempt to commit any crime listed in this subsection (1)(a);
committed on or after September 1, 2001; or
     (b) Has a prior conviction for an offense listed in RCW 9.94A.030(33)(b), and is convicted of any sex offense which was committed after September 1, 2001.
     For purposes of this subsection (1)(b), failure to register is not a sex offense.
     (2) An offender convicted of rape of a child in the first or second degree or child molestation in the first degree who was seventeen years of age or younger at the time of the offense shall not be sentenced under this section.
     (3)(a) Upon a finding that the offender is subject to sentencing under this section, the court shall impose a sentence to a maximum term and a minimum term.
     (b) The maximum term shall consist of the statutory maximum sentence for the offense.
     (c)(i) Except as provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection, the minimum term shall be either within the standard sentence range for the offense, or outside the standard sentence range pursuant to RCW 9.94A.535, if the offender is otherwise eligible for such a sentence.
     (ii) If the offense that caused the offender to be sentenced under this section was rape of a child in the first degree, rape of a child in the second degree, or child molestation in the first degree, and there has been a finding that the offense was predatory under RCW 9.94A.836, the minimum term shall be either the maximum of the standard sentence range for the offense or twenty-five years, whichever is greater. If the offense that caused the offender to be sentenced under this section was rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, indecent liberties by forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree with sexual motivation, and there has been a finding that the victim was under the age of fifteen at the time of the offense under RCW 9.94A.837, the minimum term shall be either the maximum of the standard sentence range for the offense or twenty-five years, whichever is greater. If the offense that caused the offender to be sentenced under this section is rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree with forcible compulsion, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, or kidnapping in the first degree with sexual motivation, and there has been a finding under RCW 9.94A.838 that the victim was, at the time of the offense, developmentally disabled, mentally disordered, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult, the minimum sentence shall be either the maximum of the standard sentence range for the offense or twenty-five years, whichever is greater.
     (d) The minimum terms in (c)(ii) of this subsection do not apply to a juvenile tried as an adult pursuant to RCW 13.04.030(1)(e) (i) or (v). The minimum term for such a juvenile shall be imposed under (c)(i) of this subsection.
     (4) A person sentenced under subsection (3) of this section shall serve the sentence in a facility or institution operated, or utilized under contract, by the state.
     (5) When a court sentences a person to the custody of the department under this section, the court shall, in addition to the other terms of the sentence, sentence the offender to community custody under the supervision of the department and the authority of the board for any period of time the person is released from total confinement before the expiration of the maximum sentence.
     (6)(a)(i) Unless a condition is waived by the court, the conditions of community custody shall include those provided for in RCW 9.94A.700(4). The conditions may also include those provided for in RCW 9.94A.700(5). The court may also order the offender to participate in rehabilitative programs or otherwise perform affirmative conduct reasonably related to the circumstances of the offense, the offender's risk of reoffending, or the safety of the community, and the department and the board shall enforce such conditions pursuant to RCW 9.94A.713, 9.95.425, and 9.95.430.
     (ii) If the offense that caused the offender to be sentenced under this section was an offense listed in subsection (1)(a) of this section and the victim of the offense was under eighteen years of age at the time of the offense, the court shall, as a condition of community custody, prohibit the offender from residing in a community protection zone.
     (b) As part of any sentence under this section, the court shall also require the offender to comply with any conditions imposed by the board under RCW 9.94A.713 and 9.95.420 through 9.95.435.

Sec. 11   RCW 9A.04.080 and 2006 c 132 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) Prosecutions for criminal offenses shall not be commenced after the periods prescribed in this section.
     (a) The following offenses may be prosecuted at any time after their commission:
     (i) Murder;
     (ii) Homicide by abuse in the first degree;
     (iii) Arson if a death results;
     (iv) Vehicular homicide;
     (v) Vehicular assault if a death results;
     (vi) Hit-and-run injury-accident if a death results (RCW 46.52.020(4)).
     (b) The following offenses shall not be prosecuted more than ten years after their commission:
     (i) Any felony committed by a public officer if the commission is in connection with the duties of his or her office or constitutes a breach of his or her public duty or a violation of the oath of office;
     (ii) Arson if no death results; or
     (iii) Violations of RCW 9A.44.040 or 9A.44.050 if the rape is reported to a law enforcement agency within one year of its commission; except that if the victim is under fourteen years of age when the rape is committed and the rape is reported to a law enforcement agency within one year of its commission, the violation may be prosecuted up to three years after the victim's eighteenth birthday or up to ten years after the rape's commission, whichever is later. If a violation of RCW 9A.44.040 or 9A.44.050 is not reported within one year, the rape may not be prosecuted: (A) More than three years after its commission if the violation was committed against a victim fourteen years of age or older; or (B) more than three years after the victim's eighteenth birthday or more than seven years after the rape's commission, whichever is later, if the violation was committed against a victim under fourteen years of age.
     (c) Violations of the following statutes shall not be prosecuted more than three years after the victim's eighteenth birthday or more than seven years after their commission, whichever is later: RCW 9A.44.073, 9A.44.076, 9A.44.083, 9A.44.086, 9A.44.070, 9A.44.080, 9A.44.100(1)(b), or 9A.64.020.
     (d) The following offenses shall not be prosecuted more than six years after their commission: Violations of RCW 9A.82.060 or 9A.82.080.
     (e) The following offenses shall not be prosecuted more than five years after their commission: Any class C felony under chapter 74.09, 82.36, or 82.38 RCW.
     (f) Bigamy shall not be prosecuted more than three years after the time specified in RCW 9A.64.010.
     (g) A violation of RCW 9A.56.030 must not be prosecuted more than three years after the discovery of the offense when the victim is a tax exempt corporation under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3).
     (h) No other felony may be prosecuted more than three years after its commission; except that in a prosecution under RCW 9A.44.115, if the person who was viewed, photographed, or filmed did not realize at the time that he or she was being viewed, photographed, or filmed, the prosecution must be commenced within two years of the time the person who was viewed or in the photograph or film first learns that he or she was viewed, photographed, or filmed.
     (i) No gross misdemeanor may be prosecuted more than two years after its commission.
     (j) No misdemeanor may be prosecuted more than one year after its commission.
     (2) The periods of limitation prescribed in subsection (1) of this section do not run during any time when the person charged is not usually and publicly resident within this state.
     (3) In any prosecution for a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, the periods of limitation prescribed in subsection (1) of this section run from the date of commission or one year from the date on which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established by deoxyribonucleic acid testing, whichever is later.
     (4) If, before the end of a period of limitation prescribed in subsection (1) of this section, an indictment has been found or a complaint or an information has been filed, and the indictment, complaint, or information is set aside, then the period of limitation is extended by a period equal to the length of time from the finding or filing to the setting aside.

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