H-0935.2                  _______________________________________________

                                                      HOUSE BILL 1834

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State of Washington                              53rd Legislature                             1993 Regular Session

By Representatives Sheahan, Sheldon, Schoesler, Roland, Ballard, Ballasiotes, Casada, Stevens, Padden, Foreman, Morton, Cooke, Tate, Lisk, Forner, Fuhrman, Jones, Springer, Miller, Vance, Brough, Van Luven, Chandler and Wood

Read first time 02/10/93.  Referred to Committee on Corrections.

Increasing sentencing for juvenile sex offenders.

          AN ACT Relating to sentencing of juvenile sex offenders; amending RCW 13.40.0357; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

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

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that sex offenses by minors are serious offenses, that an increasing number of minors are committing sex offenses, that youthful sex offenders frequently pose a high risk of reoffending, and that the personal, social, and financial costs of their behaviors on families, schools, communities, and other young people are imposing a tremendous burden on society.

          The legislature further finds that it is in the best interest of the minor sex offender and the community to ensure that early detection and adequate and appropriate punishment or treatment is pursued in order that an ongoing pattern of sex offenses is prevented and that the offender will develop the character and self-control necessary for leading a productive and disciplined life as an adult.

        Sec. 2.  RCW 13.40.0357 and 1989 c 407 s 7 are each amended to read as follows:

SCHEDULE A

                                                    DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY

                                                                                                                                 JUVENILE DISPOSITION

  JUVENILE                                                                                                           CATEGORY FOR ATTEMPT,

DISPOSITION                                                                                                                                 BAILJUMP,

  OFFENSE                                                                                                                          CONSPIRACY, OR

CATEGORY         DESCRIPTION (RCW CITATION)                                                                      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 (<$50 is E class) (9A.48.090)                                                                               E     

          ETampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)                                                                                 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     

          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+    

          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     

          DVehicle Prowling (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)                                               D+    

          EPossession of Legend Drug (69.41.030)                                                                                               E     

          B+Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic Sale (69.50.401(a)(1)(i))                                B+    

          CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))                              C     

          EPossession of Marihuana <40 grams (69.50.401(e))                                                                                E     

          CFraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403)                                                                        C     

          C+Sale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410)                                                                             C+    

          E((Glue Sniffing (9.47A.050))) Unlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)                                                              E      

          BViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1)(i))          B     

          CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (ii), (iii), (iv))                                                                                                                       C     

          CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(d))            C     

          CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(c))            C     

Firearms and Weapons

          ((C+Committing Crime when Armed (9.41.025)                                                                                   D+))    

          ECarrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050)                                                                               E     

          EUse of Firearms by Minor (<14) (9.41.240)                                                                                          E     

          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+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+    

          DCustodial Interference (((9A.40.050))) (9A.40.060 or 9A.40.070)                                                              E     

Obstructing Governmental Operation

          EObstructing a Public Servant (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+    

          ECriminal Contempt (9.23.010 or 7.21.040)                                                                                            E     

Public Disturbance

          C+Riot with Weapon (9A.84.010)                                                                                                       D+    

          D+Riot Without Weapon (9A.84.010)                                                                                                   E     

          EFailure to Disperse (9A.84.020)                                                                                                         E     

          EDisorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)                                                                                                         E     

Sex Crimes

          ((A)) A+Rape 1 (9A.44.040)                                                                                         ((B+)) A-

          ((A-)) ARape 2 (9A.44.050)                                                                                         ((B+)) A-

          ((C+)) BRape 3 (9A.44.060)                                                                                           ((D+)) C

          ((A-)) ARape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)                                                                           ((B+)) A-

          ((B)) B+Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)                                                                            ((C+)) B

          ((B)) B+Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1))                                                                                     ((C)) C+

          ((C)) C+Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2))                                                                                     ((D)) D+

          ((D+)) C((Public Indecency)) Indecent Exposure (Victim <14) (9A.88.010)                               ((E)) D

          ((E)) D((Public Indecency)) Indecent Exposure (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010)                      ((E)) D

          ((B+)) A-Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.88.070)                                                                 ((C+)) B

          ((C+)) BPromoting Prostitution 2 (9A.88.080)                                                                  ((D+)) C

          ((E)) DO & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)                                                                          ((E)) D

          ((B+)) A-Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100)                                                                          ((C+)) B

          ((B+)) A-Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083)                                                                        ((C+)) B

          ((C+)) BChild Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)                                                                          ((C)) 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 (9A.56.080)                                                                                                          C     

          CForgery (((9A.56.020))) (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+    

          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 Owner's  Permission (9A.56.070)                                                             D     

Motor Vehicle Related Crimes

          EDriving Without a License (46.20.021)                                                                                               E     

          CHit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4))                                                                                                   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 (46.61.515)                                                                                    E     

          B+Negligent Homicide by Motor Vehicle (46.61.520)                                                                              C+    

          DVehicle Prowling (9A.52.100)                                                                                                           E     

          CTaking Motor Vehicle Without Owner's Permission (9A.56.070)                                                              D     

Other

          BBomb Threat (9.61.160)                                                                                                                   C     

          CEscape 11 (9A.76.110)                                                                                                                       C     

          CEscape 21 (9A.76.120)                                                                                                                       C     

          DEscape 3 (9A.76.130)                                                                                                                       E     

          CFailure to Appear in Court (10.19.130)                                                                                                D     

          ETampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)                                                                                 E     

          EObscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230)                                                                                  E     

          AOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A Felony                                                                          B+    

          BOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B Felony                                                                            C     

          COther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C Felony                                                                            D     

          DOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross Misdemeanor                                                                     E     

          EOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Misdemeanor                                                                              E     

          VViolation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)2                              V     

                   1 Escape 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

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

SCHEDULE B

                                                       PRIOR OFFENSE INCREASE FACTOR

          For use with all CURRENT OFFENSES occurring on or after July 1, 1989.

TIME SPAN

                   OFFENSE                          0-12                              13-24                          25 Months

                  CATEGORY                       Months                          Months                          or More

                           A+                               .9                                  .9                                  .9

                           A                                 .9                                  .8                                  .6

                           A-                                .9                                  .8                                  .5

                           B+                               .9                                  .7                                  .4

                           B                                 .9                                  .6                                  .3

                           C+                                .6                                  .3                                  .2

                           C                                 .5                                  .2                                  .2

                           D+                               .3                                  .2                                  .1

                           D                                 .2                                  .1                                  .1

                           E                                 .1                                  .1                                  .1

Prior history - Any offense in which a diversion agreement or counsel and release form was signed, or any offense which has been adjudicated by court to be correct prior to the commission of the current offense(s).

SCHEDULE C

                                                              CURRENT OFFENSE POINTS

          For use with all CURRENT OFFENSES other than sex crimes occurring on or after July 1, 1989.

AGE

OFFENSE                                          12 &

CATEGORY                                        Under      13           14           15           16           17

   A+                                                                            STANDARD  RANGE  180-224  WEEKS

   A                                     250          300          350          375          375          375

   A-                                    150          150          150          200          200          200

   B+                                    110          110          120          130          140          150

   B                                     45           45          50          50          57          57

   C+                                    44          44          49          49          55          55

   C                                       40          40          45          45          50          50

   D+                                    16          18          20          22          24          26

   D                                      14          16          18          20          22          24

   E                                       4             4             4             6             8           10

SCHEDULE C-1

SEX CRIMES‑-CURRENT OFFENSE POINTS

For use with all CURRENT OFFENSES involving SEX CRIMES occurring on or after July 1, 1993.

AGE

OFFENSE 12 &

CATEGORY Under 13 14 15 16 17

   A+ STANDARD  RANGE  270-336  WEEKS

   A 375 450 525 563 563 563

   A- 225 225 225 300 300 300

   B+ 165 165 180 195 210 225

   B 68 68 75 75 86 86

   C+ 66 66 74 74 83 83

   C  60 60 68 68 75 75

   D+ 24 27 30 33 36 39

   D  21 24 27 30 33 36

   E   6   6   6   9   12 15

                                                      JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS

                                                                       SCHEDULE D-1

This schedule may only be used for minor/first offenders.  After the determination is made that a youth is a minor/first offender, the court has the discretion to select sentencing option A, B, or C.

                                                                MINOR/FIRST OFFENDER

                                                                            OPTION A

STANDARD RANGE

                                                                        Community

                        Community                                 Service

Points Supervision Hours Fine

1-9                    0-3 months                     and/or 0-8                       and/or 0-$10

10-19     0-3 months                     and/or 0-8                       and/or 0-$10

20-29     0-3 months                     and/or 0-16                     and/or 0-$10

30-39     0-3 months                     and/or 8-24                     and/or 0-$25

40-49     3-6 months                     and/or 16-32                    and/or 0-$25

50-59     3-6 months                     and/or 24-40                    and/or 0-$25

60-69     6-9 months                     and/or 32-48                    and/or 0-$50

70-79     6-9 months                     and/or 40-56                    and/or 0-$50

80-89     9-12 months                    and/or 48-64                    and/or 0‑$100

90-109    9-12 months                    and/or 56-72                    and/or 0-$100

                                                                                 OR

                                                                            OPTION B

STATUTORY OPTION

0-12 Months Community Supervision

0-150 Hours Community Service

0-100 Fine

A term of community supervision with a maximum of 150 hours, $100.00 fine, and 12 months supervision.

                                                                                 OR

                                                                            OPTION C

MANIFEST INJUSTICE

When a term of community supervision would effectuate a manifest injustice, another disposition may be imposed.  When a judge imposes a sentence of confinement exceeding 30 days, the court shall sentence the juvenile to a maximum term and the provisions of RCW 13.40.030(((5))) (2), as now or hereafter amended, shall be used to determine the range.

                                                      JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS

                                                                       SCHEDULE D-2

This schedule may only be used for middle offenders.  After the determination is made that a youth is a middle offender, the court has the discretion to select sentencing option A, B, or C.

MIDDLE OFFENDER

                                                                            OPTION A

STANDARD RANGE

                                                                        Community

                        Community                     Service                                                                                Confinement

Points                Supervision                     Hours                            F                                                                ine   Days Weeks

1-9                    0-3 months                     and/or 0-8                       a                                                     nd/or 0-$10   and/or 0

10-19                 0-3 months                     and/or 0-8                       a                                                     nd/or 0-$10   and/or 0

20-29                 0-3 months                     and/or 0-16                     a                                                     nd/or 0-$10   and/or 0

30-39                 0-3 months                     and/or 8-24                     a                                                     nd/or 0-$25   and/or 2‑4

40-49                 3-6 months                     and/or 16-32                    a                                                     nd/or 0-$25   and/or 2‑4

50-59                 3-6 months                     and/or 24-40                    a                                                     nd/or 0-$25   and/or 5‑10

60-69                 6-9 months                     and/or 32-48                    a                                                     nd/or 0-$50   and/or 5‑10

70-79                 6-9 months                     and/or 40-56                    a                                                     nd/or 0-$50   and/or 10‑20

80-89                 9-12 months                    and/or 48-64                    a                                                   nd/or 0-$100   and/or 10‑20

90-109                9-12 months                    and/or 56-72                    a                                                   nd/or 0-$100   and/or 15‑30

110-129                                                                                                                                                      8-12

130-149                                                                                                                                                     13-16

150-199                                                                                                                                                     21-28

200-249                                                                                                                                                     30-40

250-299                                                                                                                                                     52-65

300-374                                                                                                                                                   80-100

375+                                                                                                                                                      103-129

Middle offenders with more than 110 points do not have to be committed.  They may be assigned community supervision under option B.

All A+ offenses 180-224 weeks

                                                                                 OR

                                                                            OPTION B

STATUTORY OPTION

0-12 Months Community Supervision

0-150 Hours Community Service

0-100 Fine

The court may impose a determinate disposition of community supervision and/or up to 30 days confinement; in which case, if confinement has been imposed, the court shall state either aggravating or mitigating factors as set forth in RCW 13.40.150, as now or hereafter amended.

                                                                                 OR

                                                                            OPTION C

MANIFEST INJUSTICE

If the court determines that a disposition under A or B would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall sentence the juvenile to a maximum term and the provisions of RCW 13.40.030(((5))) (2)((, as now or hereafter amended,)) shall be used to determine range.

                                                      JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS

                                                                       SCHEDULE D-3

This schedule may only be used for serious offenders.  After the determination is made that a youth is a serious offender, the court has the discretion to select sentencing option A or B.  All juvenile sex offenders are considered to be serious offenders.

SERIOUS OFFENDER

                                                                            OPTION A

STANDARD RANGE

Points Institution Time

                                    0-129                             8-12 weeks

                                    130-149                          13-16 weeks

                                    150-199                          21-28 weeks

                                    200-249                          30-40 weeks

                                    250-299                          52-65 weeks

                                    300-374                          80-100 weeks

                                    375+                              103-129 weeks

                                    All A+ Offenses   180-224 weeks

                                                                                 OR

                                                                            OPTION B

MANIFEST INJUSTICE

A disposition outside the standard range shall be determined and shall be comprised of confinement or community supervision or a combination thereof.  When a judge finds a manifest injustice and imposes a sentence of confinement exceeding 30 days, the court shall sentence the juvenile to a maximum term, and the provisions of RCW ((13.40.030(5), as now or hereafter amended,)) 13.40.030(2) shall be used to determine the range.

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