This bill amends RCW 9.94A.535 to establish that the court may impose exceptional sentences for offenses that result in the pregnancy of a victim of rape. The bill outlines the criteria under which a court can impose such sentences, emphasizing that the court must provide written findings of fact and conclusions of law when deviating from the standard sentence range. It also specifies that the exceptional sentence is subject to review as outlined in RCW 9.94A.585(4).

Additionally, the bill includes a list of aggravating circumstances that can justify an exceptional sentence, which now explicitly includes the offense resulting in the pregnancy of a victim of rape. This addition aims to ensure that the severity of the crime is adequately reflected in the sentencing process. The bill also makes a deletion regarding the definition of "metal property," streamlining the language to focus on commercial and nonferrous metal property.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94A.535