2570 AMH WOLF STON 33
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.