HOUSE BILL ANALYSIS
HB 1844
Title: An act relating to a study of released prisoners.
Brief Description: Studying effects of released prisoners on the counties.
Sponsors: Representatives Schindler, O'Brien, Cairnes, Gombosky, Crouse, Wood, B. Chandler, Cox, Benson, Sump, Hurst, McMorris, Lovick and D. Sommers.
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS
Staff: Jean Ann Quinn (786-7310).
Background:
Offenders are released from Department of Corrections correctional facilities under a variety of circumstances, including upon expiration of the sentence, upon an order of parole by the Indeterminate Sentencing Review Board, as a result of earned early release time, or with varying degrees of community supervision for a fixed period of time, such as under a term of community custody or community placement.
Summary:
The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to conduct a study to determine: (1) the counties that have a disproportionate share of released prisoners; (2) the recidivism rate in these counties as compared to other counties; and (3) the cost impact of criminal justice and treatment services. Findings must be reported to the Legislature by January 1, 2000. The sum of up to $25,000 is appropriated for the study for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 10, 1999.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.