HB 1885-S - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

Responds to the findings of the state justice reinvestment task force by: (1) Changing sentencing policy to require supervision of certain people convicted of property offenses;

(2) Providing treatment, if needed, and programs to reduce recidivism; and

(3) Providing additional support to local governments and victims of property crime.

Changes the duties and composition of the sentencing guidelines commission.

Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Establish a law enforcement grant program;

(2) Use an advisory committee to evaluate grant applications and monitor the effectiveness of grant projects in terms of property crime reduction;

(3) Consult with counties and local law enforcement agencies when determining grant eligibility requirements and criteria; and

(4) Submit a report to the sentencing guidelines commission that provides an overview of the grants distributed and the effectiveness of the grant projects in terms of property crime reduction.

Requires the administrative office of the courts to: (1) Establish a pretrial grant program;

(2) Identify at least one county to receive a grant that will test the impact of providing defendants with earlier access to pretrial defense counsel on pretrial outcomes and county budgets; and

(3) Consult with counties and local law enforcement agencies when determining grant eligibility requirements and criteria.

Requires the department of labor and industries' crime victims' compensation program to distribute emergency financial assistance to victims of property crimes.

Creates the property offense supervision and programs account.

Makes appropriations.

Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.