BILL REQ. #: S-0639.1

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SENATE BILL 5206
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State of Washington

58th Legislature

2003 Regular Session

By Senators Roach, Swecker, Shin, Benton, Oke, Rasmussen and Winsley

Read first time 01/17/2003. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

AN ACT Relating to crimes related to mail; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515, 9.94A.515, and 13.40.0357; adding a new chapter to Title 9A RCW; prescribing penalties; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

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

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
     (1) "Authorized depository" means a mailbox, post office box, or rural box used by postal customers to deposit outgoing mail or used by the postal service to deliver incoming mail.
     (2) "Letter box" means a receptacle that is used for a specific address intended or used for the receipt or delivery of mail on a mail route.
     (3)(a) "Mail" means a letter, card, parcel, or other material that:
     (i) Is sent or delivered by means of the postal service;
     (ii) Has postage affixed by the postal customer or postal service; and
     (iii) Is placed in an authorized depository or mail receptacle.
     (b) "Mail" includes articles contained in mail.
     (4) "Mail receptacle" means a place used by the postal service or postal customers to place outgoing mail or receive incoming mail.
     (5) "Postage" means a postal service stamp, permit imprint, meter strip, or other authorized indication of prepayment for service provided by the postal service for collection and delivery of mail.
     (6) "Postal service" means the United States postal service.
     (7) The phrase "of another" does not include persons with whom the defendant has a familial, parental, spousal, employment, or other relationship that would otherwise reasonably allow the defendant to take, dispose of, or otherwise intercept the person's mail.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   (1) A person commits the crime of obstruction of mail if the person intentionally obstructs or unreasonably delays:
     (a) The passage of the mail; or
     (b) A carrier or conveyance carrying the mail.
     (2) Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   (1) A person commits the crime of destruction of letter boxes if the person knowingly and maliciously:
     (a) Tears down or destroys a letter box belonging to another; or
     (b) Breaks open a letter box belonging to another.
     (2) Destruction of letter boxes is a gross misdemeanor.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4 (1) A person commits the crime of destruction of mail if the person knowingly and maliciously injures, destroys, or defaces mail of another that has been deposited in an authorized depository.
(2) Destruction of mail is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5   (1) A person commits the crime of mail theft or receipt of stolen mail if the person knowingly:
     (a) Takes, or by fraud or deception, obtains mail of another from a mail receptacle, authorized depository, or mail carrier;
     (b) Secretes, embezzles, or destroys mail of another;
     (c) Takes, or by fraud or deception, obtains mail of another that has been left for collection on or adjacent to an authorized depository or mail receptacle; or
     (d) Buys, receives, conceals, or unlawfully possesses mail of another knowing that the mail was taken, obtained, or embezzled as described in this subsection.
     (2) Mail theft or receipt of stolen mail is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6   In a prosecution under this chapter, it is a defense that the defendant acted under an honest claim of right in that:
     (1) The defendant was unaware that the property was that of another person;
     (2) The defendant reasonably believed that the defendant was entitled to the property involved or had a right to acquire or dispose of it as the defendant did; or
     (3) The property involved was that of the defendant's minor child or spouse, unless the parties were not living together as husband and wife and were residing in, and intended to continually reside in, separate abodes at the time of the alleged offense.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7 Sections 1 through 6 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 9A RCW.

Sec. 8 RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c 290 s 2, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

	TABLE 2
	CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVI	Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XV	Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
	Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
	Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIV	Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIII	Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XII	Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
	Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
	Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
	Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
	Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XI	Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
	Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
	Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
X	Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
	Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
	Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
	Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
	Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
	Manufacture of methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
	Over 18 and deliver heroin, methamphetamine, a narcotic from Schedule I or II, or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV to someone under 18 (RCW 69.50.406)
	Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115)
IX	Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
	Controlled Substance Homicide (RCW 69.50.415)
	Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
	Hit and Run--Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a))
	Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))
	Over 18 and deliver narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or a nonnarcotic, except flunitrazepam or methamphetamine, from Schedule I-V to someone under 18 and 3 years junior (RCW 69.50.406)
	Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
	Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
	Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIII	Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
	Deliver or possess with intent to deliver methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
	Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver amphetamine (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(ii))
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (when the offender has a criminal history in this state or any other state that includes a sex offense or serious violent offense or the Washington equivalent) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
	Possession of Ephedrine or any of its Salts or Isomers or Salts of Isomers, Pseudoephedrine or any of its Salts or Isomers or Salts of Isomers, Pressurized Ammonia Gas, or Pressurized Ammonia Gas Solution with intent to manufacture methamphetamine (RCW 69.50.440)
	Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
	Selling for profit (controlled or counterfeit) any controlled substance (RCW 69.50.410)
	Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
	Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VII	Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
	Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
	Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120)
	Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
	Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
	Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
	Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
	Involving a minor in drug dealing (RCW 69.50.401(f))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver heroin or cocaine (except when the offender has a criminal history in this state or any other state that includes a sex offense or serious violent offense or the Washington equivalent) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
	Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
	Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))
	Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
	Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VI	Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a))
	Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
	Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
	Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
	Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
	Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule I or II (except heroin or cocaine) or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(i))
	Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
	Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
	Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020)
V	Abandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
	Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
	Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
	Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
	Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
	Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
	Delivery of imitation controlled substance by person eighteen or over to person under eighteen (RCW 69.52.030(2))
	Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
	Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
	Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
	Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
	Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
	Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
	Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
	Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
	Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
	Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
	Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
	Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
	Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
	Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070(1))
IV	Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
	Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
	Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060)
	Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
	Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
	Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
	Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
	Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
	Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
	Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b))
	Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
	Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(a))
	Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
	Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
	Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
	Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver narcotics from Schedule III, IV, or V or nonnarcotics from Schedule I-V (except marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamines, or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1) (iii) through (v))
	Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
	Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
	Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
	Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
	Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
	Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522)
	Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
III	Abandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
	Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
	Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
	Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
	Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
	Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
	Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
	Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
	Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
	Delivery of a material in lieu of a controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(c))
	Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
	Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
	Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
	Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
	Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
	Maintaining a Dwelling or Place for Controlled Substances (RCW 69.50.402(a)(6))
	Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
	Manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver marijuana (RCW 69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))
	Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute an imitation controlled substance (RCW 69.52.030(1))
	Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
	Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
	Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
	Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
	Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
	Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))
	Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
	Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
	Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)
	Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
	Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
	Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))
	Unlawful Use of Building for Drug Purposes (RCW 69.53.010)
	Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522)
	Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
II	Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
	Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
	Create, deliver, or possess a counterfeit controlled substance (RCW 69.50.401(b))
	Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
	Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
	Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(b))
	Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
	Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail (section 5 of this act)
	Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
	Possession of controlled substance that is either heroin or narcotics from Schedule I or II or flunitrazepam from Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.401(d))
	Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) (RCW 69.50.401(d))
	Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
	Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
	Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
	Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
	Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
	Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
I	Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
	Destruction of Mail (section 4 of this act)
	False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
	Forged Prescription (RCW 69.41.020)
	Forged Prescription for a Controlled Substance (RCW 69.50.403)
	Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
	Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
	Possess Controlled Substance that is a Narcotic from Schedule III, IV, or V or Non-narcotic from Schedule I-V (except phencyclidine or flunitrazepam) (RCW 69.50.401(d))
	Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
	Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))
	Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
	Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
	Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
	Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
	Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

Sec. 9 RCW 9.94A.515 and 2002 c 340 s 2, 2002 c 324 s 2, 2002 c 290 s 7, 2002 c 253 s 4, 2002 c 229 s 2, 2002 c 134 s 2, and 2002 c 133 s 4 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

	TABLE 2
	CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL
XVI	Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XV	Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
	Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
	Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIV	Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIII	Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XII	Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011)
	Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120)
	Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a))
	Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040)
	Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073)
XI	Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
	Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
	Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
X	Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083)
	Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a))
	Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020)
	Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a))
	Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3))
	Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115)
IX	Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130)
	Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180)
	Hit and Run--Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a))
	Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b))
	Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2))
	Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200)
	Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040)
	Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520)
VIII	Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020)
	Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070)
	Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070)
	Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010)
	Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520)
VII	Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020)
	Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086)
	Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120)
	Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.050)
	Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045)
	Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050)
	Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c))
	Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140)
	Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3))
	Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (RCW 9.68A.060)
	Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(a))
	Use of a Machine Gun in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225)
	Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520)
VI	Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a))
	Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010)
	Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1))
	Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160)
	Intimidating a Juror/Witness (RCW 9A.72.110, 9A.72.130)
	Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b))
	Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079)
	Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300)
	Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020)
V	Abandonment of dependent person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060)
	Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030)
	Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b))
	Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089)
	Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020)
	Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160)
	Domestic Violence Court Order Violation (RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.050, 26.09.300, 26.10.220, 26.26.138, 26.50.110, 26.52.070, or 74.34.145)
	Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120)
	Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020)
	Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040)
	Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2))
	Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030)
	Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020)
	Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070)
	Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310)
	Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060)
	Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070)
	Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093)
	Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105)
	Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110)
	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070(1))
IV	Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030)
	Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021)
	Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060)
	Bribing a Witness/Bribe Received by Witness (RCW 9A.72.090, 9A.72.100)
	Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961)
	Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060)
	Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4))
	Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100)
	Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110)
	Hit and Run -- Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b))
	Hit and Run with Vessel -- Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3))
	Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(a))
	Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age Fourteen (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010)
	Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070)
	Knowingly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(2))
	Malicious Harassment (RCW 9A.36.080)
	Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025)
	Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210)
	Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080)
	Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160)
	Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2))
	Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522)
	Willful Failure to Return from Furlough (RCW 72.66.060)
III	Abandonment of dependent person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070)
	Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031)
	Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140)
	Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c))
	Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030)
	Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090)
	Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120)
	Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030)
	Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100)
	Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120)
	Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130)
	Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020)
	Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180)
	Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150)
	Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070)
	Patronizing a Juvenile Prostitute (RCW 9.68A.100)
	Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030)
	Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120)
	Possession of Machine Gun or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190)
	Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080)
	Recklessly Trafficking in Stolen Property (RCW 9A.82.050(1))
	Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400)
	Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120)
	Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230)
	Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.080)
	Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040)
	Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)(b))
	Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522)
	Willful Failure to Return from Work Release (RCW 72.65.070)
II	Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.52.110)
	Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3))
	Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310)
	Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030)
	Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(2)(b))
	Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010)
	Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail (section 5 of this act)
	Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070)
	Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150)
	Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030)
	Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at one thousand five hundred dollars or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
	Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015)
	Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180)
	Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7))
I	Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
	Destruction of Mail (section 4 of this act)
	False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
	Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
	Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
	Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160)
	Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040)
	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.070(2))
	Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040)
	Theft of Rental, Leased, or Lease-purchased Property (valued at two hundred fifty dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars) (RCW 9A.56.096(4))
	Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060)
	Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.140 (2) and (3))
	Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095)

Sec. 10 RCW 13.40.0357 and 2002 c 324 s 3 and 2002 c 175 s 20 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:

DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY
JUVENILE DISPOSITION OFFENSE CATEGORY		DESCRIPTION (RCW CITATION)	JUVENILE DISPOSITION CATEGORY FOR ATTEMPT, BAILJUMP, CONSPIRACY, OR SOLICITATION
. . . . . . . . . . . .
		Arson and Malicious Mischief
	A	Arson 1 (9A.48.020)		B+
	B	Arson 2 (9A.48.030)		C
	C	Reckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040)		D
	D	Reckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050)		E
	B	Malicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070)		C
	C	Malicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080)		D
	D	Malicious Mischief 3 (<$50 is E class) (9A.48.090)		E
	E	Tampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)		E
	A	Possession of Incendiary Device (9.40.120)		B+
		Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm
	A	Assault 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
	B+	Drive-By Shooting (9A.36.045)		C+
	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+
	B	Residential Burglary (9A.52.025)		C
	B	Burglary 2 (9A.52.030)		C
	D	Burglary Tools (Possession of) (9A.52.060)		E
	D	Criminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070)		E
	E	Criminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080)		E
	C	Vehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095)		D
	D	Vehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100)		E
		Drugs
	E	Possession/Consumption of Alcohol (66.44.270)		E
	C	Illegally Obtaining Legend Drug (69.41.020)		D
	C+	Sale, Delivery, Possession of Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030)		D+
	E	Possession of Legend Drug (69.41.030)		E
	B+	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(a)(1) (i) or (ii))		B+
	C	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))		C
	E	Possession of Marihuana <40 grams (69.50.401(e))		E
	C	Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403)		C
	C+	Sale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410)		C+
	E	Unlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)		E
	B	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (i) or (ii))		B
	C	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (iii), (iv), (v))		C
	C	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(d))		C
	C	Violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(c))		C
		Firearms and Weapons
	B	Theft of Firearm (9A.56.300)		C
	B	Possession of Stolen Firearm (9A.56.310)		C
	E	Carrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050)		E
	C	Possession of Firearms by Minor (<18) (9.41.040(1)(b)(iii))		C
	D+	Possession of Dangerous Weapon (9.41.250)		E
	D	Intimidating 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
	A	Kidnap 1 (9A.40.020)		B+
	B+	Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030)		C+
	C+	Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.040)		D+
		Obstructing Governmental Operation
	D	Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer (9A.76.020)		E
	E	Resisting Arrest (9A.76.040)		E
	B	Introducing Contraband 1 (9A.76.140)		C
	C	Introducing Contraband 2 (9A.76.150)		D
	E	Introducing Contraband 3 (9A.76.160)		E
	B+	Intimidating a Public Servant (9A.76.180)		C+
	B+	Intimidating a Witness (9A.72.110)		C+
		Public Disturbance
	C+	Riot with Weapon (9A.84.010)		D+
	D+	Riot Without Weapon (9A.84.010)		E
	E	Failure to Disperse (9A.84.020)		E
	E	Disorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)		E
		Sex Crimes
	A	Rape 1 (9A.44.040)		B+
	A-	Rape 2 (9A.44.050)		B+
	C+	Rape 3 (9A.44.060)		D+
	A-	Rape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)		B+
	B+	Rape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)		C+
	B	Incest 1 (9A.64.020(1))		C
	C	Incest 2 (9A.64.020(2))		D
	D+	Indecent Exposure (Victim <14) (9A.88.010)		E
	E	Indecent Exposure (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010)		E
	B+	Promoting Prostitution 1 (9A.88.070)		C+
	C+	Promoting Prostitution 2 (9A.88.080)		D+
	E	O & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)		E
	B+	Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100)		C+
	A-	Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083)		B+
	B	Child Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)		C+
		Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery
	B	Theft 1 (9A.56.030)		C
	C	Theft 2 (9A.56.040)		D
	D	Theft 3 (9A.56.050)		E
	B	Theft of Livestock (9A.56.080)		C
	C	Forgery (9A.60.020)		D
	A	Robbery 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+
	C	Identity Theft 1 (9.35.020(2)(a))		D
	D	Identity Theft 2 (9.35.020(2)(b))		E
	D	Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (9.35.010)		E
	C	Mail Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail (section 5 of this act)		D
	D	Destruction of Mail (section 4 of this act)		E
	B	Possession of Stolen Property 1 (9A.56.150)		C
	C	Possession of Stolen Property 2 (9A.56.160)		D
	D	Possession of Stolen Property 3 (9A.56.170)		E
	C	Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 and 2 (9A.56.070 (1) and (2))		D
		Motor Vehicle Related Crimes
	E	Driving Without a License (46.20.005)		E
	B+	Hit and Run - Death (46.52.020(4)(a))		C+
	C	Hit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4)(b))		D
	D	Hit and Run-Attended (46.52.020(5))		E
	E	Hit and Run-Unattended (46.52.010)		E
	C	Vehicular Assault (46.61.522)		D
	C	Attempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle (46.61.024)		D
	E	Reckless Driving (46.61.500)		E
	D	Driving While Under the Influence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504)		E
		Other
	B	Bomb Threat (9.61.160)		C
	C	Escape 1¹ (9A.76.110)		C
	C	Escape 2¹ (9A.76.120)		C
	D	Escape 3 (9A.76.130)		E
	E	Obscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230)		E
	A	Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A Felony		B+
	B	Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B Felony		C
	C	Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C Felony		D
	D	Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross Misdemeanor		E
	E	Other Offense Equivalent to an Adult Misdemeanor		E
	V	Violation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)²		V

¹Escape 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

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

     JUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS

This schedule must be used for juvenile offenders. The court may select sentencing option A, B, or C.

		OPTION A JUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID STANDARD RANGE
	A+	180 WEEKS TO AGE 21 YEARS

	A	103 WEEKS TO 129 WEEKS

	A-	15-36		52-65	80-100	103-129
		WEEKS		WEEKS	WEEKS	WEEKS
		EXCEPT
		30-40
		WEEKS FOR
		15-17
		YEAR OLDS

Current	B+	15-36			52-65	80-100	103-129
Offense		WEEKS			WEEKS	WEEKS	WEEKS
Category
	B	LOCAL					52-65
		SANCTIONS (LS)			15-36 WEEKS		WEEKS

	C+	LS
						15-36 WEEKS

	C	LS					15-36 WEEKS
			Local Sanctions:
			0 to 30 Days
	D+	LS	0 to 12 Months Community Supervision
			0 to 150 Hours Community Restitution
	D	LS	$0 to $500 Fine

	E	LS

		0	1		2	3	4 or more
PRIOR ADJUDICATIONS

NOTE: References in the grid to days or weeks mean periods of confinement.
     (1) The vertical axis of the grid is the current offense category. The current offense category is determined by the offense of adjudication.
     (2) The horizontal axis of the grid is the number of prior adjudications included in the juvenile's criminal history. Each prior felony adjudication shall count as one point. Each prior violation, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor adjudication shall count as 1/4 point. Fractional points shall be rounded down.
     (3) The standard range disposition for each offense is determined by the intersection of the column defined by the prior adjudications and the row defined by the current offense category.
     (4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.
     (5) A current offense that is a violation is equivalent to an offense category of E. However, a disposition for a violation shall not include confinement.

     OR

     OPTION B          CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE

     If the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed an A- or B+ offense, the court may impose a disposition under RCW 13.40.160(4) and 13.40.165.

     OR

     OPTION C          MANIFEST INJUSTICE

If the court determines that a disposition under option A or B would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition outside the standard range under RCW 13.40.160(2).

NEW SECTION. Sec. 11 Section 8 of this act expires July 1, 2004.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 12 Section 9 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004.

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