BILL REQ. #:  S-2179.2 



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SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5859
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State of Washington58th Legislature2003 Regular Session

By Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water (originally sponsored by Senator Benton)

READ FIRST TIME 03/05/03.   



     AN ACT Relating to creating the crime of mineral trespass; reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.515, 9.94A.515, and 13.40.0357; adding new sections to chapter 78.44 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 section 2 of this act unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
     (1) "Bedrock sluice" means a wood or metal flume or trough that is permanently attached to the bedrock of the creek and is equipped with transverse riffles across the bottom of the unit and used to recover heavy mineral sands.
     (2) "Dredge" means a subsurface hose from one and one-half to ten inches in diameter that is powered by an engine and is used to draw up auriferous material that is then separated in the sluice portion of the unit.
     (3) "Flume" means a trough used to convey water.
     (4) "Mining claim" means a portion of the public lands claimed for the valuable minerals occurring in those lands and for which the mineral rights are obtained under federal law or a right that is recognized by the United States bureau of land management and given an identification number.
     (5) "Quartz mill" means a facility for processing ores or gravel.
     (6) "Rocker box" means a unit constructed of a short trough attached to curved supports that allow the unit to be rocked from side to side.
     (7) "Sluice box" means a portable unit constructed of a wood or metal flume or trough equipped with transverse riffles across the bottom of the unit and that is used to recover heavy mineral sands.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   (1) A person commits the crime of mineral trespass if the person intentionally and without the permission of the claim holder or person conducting the mining operation:
     (a) Interferes with a lawful mining operation or stops, or causes to be stopped, a lawful mining operation;
     (b) Enters a mining claim posted as required in chapter 78.08 RCW and disturbs, removes, or attempts to remove any mineral from the claim site;
     (c) Tampers with or disturbs a flume, rocker box, bedrock sluice, sluice box, dredge, quartz mill, or other mining equipment at a posted mining claim; or
     (d) Defaces a location stake, side post, corner post, landmark, monument, or posted written notice within a posted mining claim.
     (2) Mineral trespass is a class C felony.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   (1) Section 2 of this act does not apply to conduct that would otherwise constitute an offense when it is required or authorized by law or judicial decree or is performed by a public servant in the reasonable exercise of official powers, duties, or functions.
     (2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, "laws or judicial decrees" includes but is not limited to:
     (a) Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;
     (b) Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public servants in the performance of certain of their functions; and
     (c) Judgments and orders of courts.

Sec. 4   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
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIIIMalicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XIIAssault 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)
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
XChild 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)
IXAssault 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)
VIIIArson 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)
VIIBurglary 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)
VIBail 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)
VAbandonment 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))
IVArson 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)
IIIAbandonment 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)
IIComputer 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)
 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))
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 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)
 Mineral Trespass (section 2 of this act)
 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. 5   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
XVIAggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020)
XVHomicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055)
 Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1))
 Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030)
XIVMurder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050)
XIIIMalicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2))
 Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1))
XIIAssault 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)
XIManslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060)
 Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050)
 Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076)
XChild 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)
IXAssault 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)
VIIIArson 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)
VIIBurglary 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)
VIBail 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)
VAbandonment 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))
IVArson 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)
IIIAbandonment 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)
IIComputer 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)
 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))
IAttempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024)
 False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055)
 Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020)
 Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080)
 Mineral Trespass (section 2 of this act)
 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. 6   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
AArson 1 (9A.48.020)B+
BArson 2 (9A.48.030)C
CReckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040)D
DReckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050)E
BMalicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070)C
CMalicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080)D
DMalicious Mischief 3 (<$50 is E class) (9A.48.090)E
ETampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)E
APossession of Incendiary Device (9.40.120)
B+
Assault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm 
AAssault 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+
BResidential Burglary (9A.52.025)C
BBurglary 2 (9A.52.030)C
DBurglary Tools (Possession of) (9A.52.060)E
DCriminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070)E
ECriminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080)E
CMineral Trespass (Section 2 of this act)C
CVehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095)D
DVehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100)E
Drugs 
EPossession/Consumption of Alcohol (66.44.270)E
CIllegally Obtaining Legend Drug (69.41.020)D
C+Sale, Delivery, Possession of Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030)D+
EPossession 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+
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(a)(1)(iii))C
EPossession of Marihuana <40 grams (69.50.401(e))E
CFraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403)C
C+Sale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410)C+
EUnlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)E
BViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (i) or (ii))B
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.401(b)(1) (iii), (iv), (v))C
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(d))C
CViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.401(c))
C
Firearms and Weapons 
BTheft of Firearm (9A.56.300)C
BPossession of Stolen Firearm (9A.56.310)C
ECarrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050)E
CPossession of Firearms by Minor (<18) (9.41.040(1)(b)(iii))C
D+Possession of Dangerous Weapon (9.41.250)E
DIntimidating 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 
AKidnap 1 (9A.40.020)B+
B+Kidnap 2 (9A.40.030)C+
C+Unlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.040)
D+
Obstructing Governmental Operation 
DObstructing a Law Enforcement Officer (9A.76.020)E
EResisting Arrest (9A.76.040)E
BIntroducing Contraband 1 (9A.76.140)C
CIntroducing Contraband 2 (9A.76.150)D
EIntroducing 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
EFailure to Disperse (9A.84.020)E
EDisorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)E
Sex Crimes 
ARape 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+
BIncest 1 (9A.64.020(1))C
CIncest 2 (9A.64.020(2))D
D+Indecent Exposure (Victim <14) (9A.88.010)E
EIndecent 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+
EO & A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)E
B+Indecent Liberties (9A.44.100)C+
A-Child Molestation 1 (9A.44.083)B+
BChild Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)C+
Theft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery 
BTheft 1 (9A.56.030)C
CTheft 2 (9A.56.040)D
DTheft 3 (9A.56.050)E
BTheft of Livestock (9A.56.080)C
CForgery (9A.60.020)D
ARobbery 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+
CIdentity Theft 1 (9.35.020(2)(a))D
DIdentity Theft 2 (9.35.020(2)(b))E
DImproperly Obtaining Financial Information (9.35.010)E
BPossession of Stolen Property 1 (9A.56.150)C
CPossession of Stolen Property 2 (9A.56.160)D
DPossession of Stolen Property 3 (9A.56.170)E
CTaking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 and 2 (9A.56.070 (1) and (2))
D
Motor Vehicle Related Crimes 
EDriving Without a License (46.20.005)E
B+Hit and Run - Death (46.52.020(4)(a))C+
CHit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4)(b))D
DHit and Run-Attended (46.52.020(5))E
EHit and Run-Unattended (46.52.010)E
CVehicular Assault (46.61.522)D
CAttempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle (46.61.024)D
EReckless Driving (46.61.500)E
DDriving While Under the Influence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504)
E
Other 
BBomb Threat (9.61.160)C
CEscape 11 (9A.76.110)C
CEscape 21 (9A.76.120)C
DEscape 3 (9A.76.130)E
EObscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230)E
AOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A FelonyB+
BOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B FelonyC
COther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C FelonyD
DOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross MisdemeanorE
EOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult MisdemeanorE
VViolation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)2V

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
  
  
A103 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
      
 
CurrentB+15-36  52-65 80-100 103-129
OffenseWEEKS  WEEKS WEEKS WEEKS
Category 
BLOCAL   52-65
SANCTIONS (LS) 15-36 WEEKS  WEEKS
 
C+LS   
  15-36 WEEKS
 
  
CLS   15-36 WEEKS
Local Sanctions: 
0 to 30 Days
D+LS0 to 12 Months Community Supervision
0 to 150 Hours Community Restitution
DLS$0 to $500 Fine
 
ELS 

01234
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. 7   Section 4 of this act expires July 1, 2004.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8   Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 9   Sections 1 through 3 of this act are each added to chapter 78.44 RCW.

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