2219‑S2 AMH **** SHEL 56

2SHB 2219 ‑ H AMDS 195 ADOPTED 2-9-96

By Representatives Sheahan and Morris

     On page 30, line 16, after "or (B)))" insert ":"    

     On page 30, beginning on line 16, strike "or felony sex"

     On page 30, line 17, after "RCW 9.94A.030" insert "; or, a felony sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 other than a violation of RCW 9A.44.040 or RCW 9A.44.050, if the juvenile is ineligible for the disposition option under RCW 13.40.160(5)"

     On page 63, line 9, after "RCW 9.94A.030," insert "the offender is ineligible for the disposition option under RCW 13.40.160(5) or is charged with a violation of RCW 9A.44.050,"

EFFECT:  16 and 17 year old offenders charged with sex offenses will be automatically prosecuted as adults if they are ineligible for the special sexual offender disposition alternative (SSODA) or charged with rape in the second degree.  They will not be automatically prosecuted as adults if they are eligible for that option but they are still subject to prosecution as adults if the court declines them to adult court following a decline hearing. 14 and 15 year old juveniles charged with sex offenses will be subject to a decline hearing if they are ineligible for SSODA or charged with rape in the second degree.