The bill seeks to improve partial confinement programs in Washington State by extending the maximum duration of "partial confinement" from "no more than one year" to "up to 18 months." This change allows for a longer engagement in rehabilitation programs such as work release, home detention, and electronic monitoring, tailored to the individual needs of incarcerated individuals. The bill also introduces new definitions for various offenses and offenders, including terms like "persistent offender" and "recidivist offense," which clarify the classification of individuals based on their criminal history. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of risk assessments and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections in monitoring compliance with legal financial obligations.

Moreover, the bill modifies eligibility criteria for parenting programs, allowing individuals to serve up to the final 18 months of their confinement in partial confinement as home detention, contingent upon a clinically appropriate evaluation for substance use disorders. It also enhances the graduated reentry program by increasing the maximum duration of home detention and reducing the required confinement period for certain individuals. The bill mandates timely access to treatment services for those diagnosed with substance use disorders and establishes monitoring requirements for participants in both the graduated reentry and work release programs. The legislation aims to support rehabilitation while ensuring public safety and accountability, with certain provisions set to expire on January 1, 2026.

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
Bill as Passed Legislature: 9.94A.030, 9.94A.6551, 9.94A.733, 9.94A.728, 72.65.210
Session Law: 9.94A.030, 9.94A.6551, 9.94A.733, 9.94A.728, 72.65.210