This bill amends existing laws regarding the transfer of individuals from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to the Department of Corrections (DOC) upon reaching the age of 18, particularly focusing on those convicted of serious violent offenses. It establishes that individuals convicted as adults for serious violent offenses committed under the age of 18 will initially be placed in a DCYF facility until they turn 18, at which point they will be transferred to the DOC. The bill also specifies that the hearing requirements in RCW 13.40.280 do not apply to these individuals when they are transferred to the DOC.

Additionally, the bill outlines the authority of the DCYF and DOC regarding custody decisions and the conditions under which a juvenile may be transferred. It includes provisions for the review of placements for individuals over the age of 21 and clarifies that the hearing requirements for transfers do not apply to those transferred under the new provisions. The act is retroactive, meaning it applies to individuals currently in custody, regardless of their offense or conviction date.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 72.01.410, 13.40.280