HB 1885-S - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
Responds to the findings of the state justice reinvestment task force by: (1) Changing sentencing policy to require supervision of certain people convicted of property offenses; |
(2) Providing treatment, if needed, and programs to reduce recidivism; and |
(3) Providing additional support to local governments and victims of property crime. |
Changes the duties and composition of the sentencing guidelines commission. |
Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Establish a law enforcement grant program; |
(2) Use an advisory committee to evaluate grant applications and monitor the effectiveness of grant projects in terms of property crime reduction; |
(3) Consult with counties and local law enforcement agencies when determining grant eligibility requirements and criteria; and |
(4) Submit a report to the sentencing guidelines commission that provides an overview of the grants distributed and the effectiveness of the grant projects in terms of property crime reduction. |
Requires the administrative office of the courts to: (1) Establish a pretrial grant program; |
(2) Identify at least one county to receive a grant that will test the impact of providing defendants with earlier access to pretrial defense counsel on pretrial outcomes and county budgets; and |
(3) Consult with counties and local law enforcement agencies when determining grant eligibility requirements and criteria. |
Requires the department of labor and industries' crime victims' compensation program to distribute emergency financial assistance to victims of property crimes. |
Creates the property offense supervision and programs account. |
Makes appropriations. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |