BILL REQ. #:  H-0090.1 



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HOUSE BILL 1145
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State of Washington61st Legislature2009 Regular Session

By Representatives O'Brien, Pearson, Sells, Chase, Wallace, and Kelley

Read first time 01/14/09.   Referred to Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.



     AN ACT Relating to creating the new crime of wrongfully removing or tampering with an electronic monitoring device; amending RCW 9.94A.507; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515; adding a new section to chapter 9A.76 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 9A.76 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) A person is guilty of wrongfully removing or tampering with an electronic monitoring device if he or she:
     (a) Is being electronically monitored by the department of corrections while serving a term of community custody imposed pursuant to a conviction for a sex offense; and
     (b) Without authorization from the department of corrections, intentionally removes, attempts to remove, tampers with, or attempts to tamper with any equipment being used in connection with the electronic monitoring.
     (2) Wrongfully removing or tampering with an electronic monitoring device is a class B felony.
     (3) For purposes of this section, "sex offense" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 9.94A.030.

Sec. 2   RCW 9.94A.507 and 2008 c 231 s 33 are each 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, or wrongfully removing or tampering with an electronic monitoring device;
     (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, 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); or
     (b) Has a prior conviction for an offense listed in RCW 9.94A.030 (31)(b), and is convicted of any sex offense other than failure to register.
     (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) 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 9.95.420 through 9.95.435.
     (b) An offender released by the board under RCW 9.95.420 is subject to the supervision of the department until the expiration of the maximum term of the sentence. The department shall monitor the offender's compliance with conditions of community custody imposed by the court, department, or board, and promptly report any violations to the board. Any violation of conditions of community custody established or modified by the board are subject to the provisions of RCW 9.95.425 through 9.95.440.

Sec. 3   RCW 9.94A.515 and 2008 c 108 s 23 and 2008 c 38 s 1 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 (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)
 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)
 Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
 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)
 Wrongfully Removing or Tampering      with an Electronic Monitoring      Device (section 1 of this act)
IXAbandonment of Dependent Person 1      (RCW 9A.42.060)
 Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
 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 Commercial Sexual Abuse      of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.101)
 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))) (2))
 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)
 Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor      (RCW 9.68A.100)
 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)
 Mortgage Fraud (RCW 19.144.080)
 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))
 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 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(11)(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)
 Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (RCW      9A.56.068)
 Retail Theft with Extenuating      Circumstances 2 (RCW      9A.56.360(3))
 Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
 Theft of a Motor Vehicle (RCW      9A.56.065)
 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)

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4   This act takes effect August 1, 2009.

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