The bill seeks to enhance partial confinement programs in Washington State by recognizing their role in rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. It introduces a new section that aligns participation timelines in various partial confinement programs to better address the rehabilitative needs of incarcerated individuals. Key amendments include redefining "partial confinement" to allow for up to 18 months of confinement, expanding the definition to include work release, home detention, and electronic monitoring. These changes aim to provide a more flexible approach to confinement, accommodating the diverse circumstances of individuals in the correctional system.

Additionally, the bill revises definitions and classifications related to criminal offenses, particularly violent and sexual offenses, and introduces new terms such as "persistent offender" and "recidivist offense." It outlines the implications of these classifications for sentencing and community supervision, emphasizing the importance of prior convictions. The bill also addresses eligibility for parenting programs and graduated reentry programs, increasing the maximum duration of home detention and mandating treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. Overall, the bill aims to improve the management of offenders and enhance public safety through a comprehensive legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94A.030, 9.94A.6551, 9.94A.733, 9.94A.728
Substitute Bill: 9.94A.030, 9.94A.6551, 9.94A.733, 9.94A.728, 72.65.210
Engrossed Substitute: 9.94A.030, 9.94A.6551, 9.94A.733, 9.94A.728, 72.65.210