5296-S2.E AMH GRIF WICM 791

E2SSB 5296 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-2190.1/25) 1261

By Representative Griffey

NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025

On page 30, after line 23 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 43.280 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The office of crime victims advocacy shall contract with prosecuting attorney offices to offer victim advocacy services to support victims who are impacted by the review hearings under section 3(3) of this act.

(2) The victim advocacy services required under this section must include:

(a) Legal advocacy regarding the review process under section 3(3) of this act and how a victim may exercise their rights;

(b) Safety planning;

(c) Options to participate in a restorative justice program with the person adjudicated of a juvenile offense; and

(d) Case management to address needs that may arise following the release of a person adjudicated of a juvenile offense under section 3(3) of this act.

(3) The office of crime victims advocacy may contract with an entity with experience in victim services to provide training regarding safety planning and other case management services for victim advocates described under this section."

Renumber the remaining section consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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