The bill amends RCW 7.69.030 to enhance the rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses of crimes in Washington State. Key additions include provisions for considering the victim's safety in bail determinations, allowing victims or their families to provide written input on trial scheduling while ensuring it does not impede the prosecution or defense, and informing victims about available notification services regarding the offender's incarceration and release. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts enter restitution orders in all felony cases unless extraordinary circumstances justify otherwise.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new section that expresses the legislature's intent to allocate sufficient funding to the office of crime victims advocacy. This funding aims to support crime victim advocates and prosecutors in their efforts to uphold the rights granted to victims, survivors, and witnesses as outlined in the amended RCW 7.69.030. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework surrounding victims' rights and ensure their protection throughout the criminal justice process.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 7.69.030
Substitute Bill: 7.69.030
Second Substitute: 7.69.030
Engrossed Second Substitute: 7.69.030