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HB 2570 - H AMD 935 ADOPTED 2-13-98

By Representative Wolfe

     On page 5, after line 10, insert the following:

 

     ANEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.  The governor's juvenile justice advisory committee shall conduct a study of juvenile detention standards.  The study shall:

     (1) Include a survey of standards in place and proposed for all existing and planned detention facilities in this state;

     (2) Document current compliance of detention standards with recommended American correctional association standards and those delineated in RCW 13.06.050;

     (3) Document any concerns, problems, or issues regarding current standards that have a direct impact on the safety and health of offenders, staff, and the community;

     (4) Make recommendations as to improvements needed and a timeline for the implementation of such improvements;

     (5) Recommend a schedule of periodic review of juvenile detention standards;

     (6) Conduct an analysis of the costs to implement the recommendations in accordance with the recommended timeline; and

     (7) Submit a report to the legislature and governor by December 31, 1998.@

 

     Correct the title.


 

EFFECT: Requires the governor=s juvenile justice advisory committee to conduct a study of juvenile detention standards and make recommendations to the legislature.