The bill amends existing laws to enhance the investigative authority of supreme court bailiffs in Washington State. It introduces a new section that authorizes bailiffs to conduct threat assessments on behalf of supreme court justices and allows them to receive criminal history record information, including nonconviction data, specifically for investigating threats against justices. The bill mandates that any founded threats must be referred to local law enforcement, which can then report back to the bailiffs on the outcomes of these investigations.

Additionally, the bill amends RCW 10.97.050 to include provisions that allow the dissemination of criminal history record information containing nonconviction data to supreme court bailiffs for the purpose of their investigations. It emphasizes that such data must not be used for any purposes outside of those authorized in the bill. The amendments also maintain existing regulations regarding the dissemination of criminal history records, ensuring that all agencies involved adhere to strict confidentiality and security measures.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 10.97.050
Substitute Bill: 10.97.050
Bill as Passed Legislature: 10.97.050
Session Law: 10.97.050