The bill amends various sections of Washington state law to introduce a new sentencing alternative for offenders convicted of felony driving under the influence (DUI) or felony physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. Eligible offenders without prior DUI convictions may qualify for a special drug offender sentencing alternative, allowing the court to impose alternative sentences such as residential treatment programs, partial confinement, and community custody. The bill also establishes a process for assessing offenders' eligibility and progress in treatment, requiring treatment providers to submit plans and reports to the court. Additionally, it updates definitions related to the drug offender sentencing alternative and specifies that costs for examinations and service delivery plans may be funded through the criminal justice treatment account.

Furthermore, the bill revises definitions and sentencing guidelines related to sex offenses and violent crimes, including new definitions for terms such as "sexual motivation" and "standard sentence range." It clarifies that sentences for certain offenses must be served in state-operated facilities and outlines supervision requirements for offenders on probation, particularly those convicted of sex offenses or domestic violence. The bill also modifies the calculation of offender scores, ensuring accurate accounting of prior felony convictions, and introduces provisions for sanctions related to violations of sentence conditions. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance public safety, improve rehabilitation efforts, and streamline the legal framework surrounding DUI and other criminal offenses.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 71.24.580, 9.94A.190, 9.94A.501, 9.94A.717, 9.94A.525, 9.94A.633, 9.94A.6332, 9.94A.6333, 9.94A.701, 9A.20.021, 46.61.5055, 46.61.504
Engrossed Bill: 71.24.580, 9.94A.190, 9.94A.501, 9.94A.717, 9.94A.525, 9.94A.633, 9.94A.6332, 9.94A.6333, 9.94A.701, 9A.20.021, 10.05.015, 10.05.020, 10.05.030, 10.05.040, 10.05.050, 10.05.060, 10.05.090, 10.05.100, 10.05.140, 10.05.150, 10.05.155, 10.05.170, 46.20.355, 46.20.385, 46.20.391, 46.20.740, 46.20.750, 46.61.5055, 46.61.504