5296-S2.E AMH ABEL WICM 779

E2SSB 5296 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-2190.1/25) 1271

By Representative Abell

NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025

On page 2, line 25 of the striking amendment, after "supervision." insert "If the court does not make a finding under (c) of this subsection that commitment to the department is needed, the court must make written findings demonstrating how community-based placement will ensure public safety and how the juvenile's compliance with conditions of release will be ensured."

On page 10, line 7 of the striking amendment, after "supervision." insert "If the court does not make a finding under RCW 13.40.160(1)(c), the court must make written findings demonstrating how community-based placement will ensure public safety and how the juvenile's compliance with conditions of release will be ensured."

EFFECT: Requires that when the court does not find that commitment to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is needed following a juvenile disposition or a review hearing occurring during the juvenile's commitment, the court must make written findings demonstrating how community-based placement will ensure public safety and how the juvenile's compliance with conditions of release will be ensured.

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