The bill amends the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to enhance the supervision and accountability of inmates in community custody, particularly focusing on the consequences for those who abscond from supervision. It establishes that inmates who willfully evade supervision will be classified as escapees and can face a class C felony charge. The Department of Corrections is required to prioritize serious cases when recommending escape charges, and community corrections officers must make reasonable efforts to locate absconders within five days of issuing an arrest warrant. Additionally, the bill introduces a structured violation process for offenders, allowing for up to 60 days of confinement for violations and the potential for increased sanctions based on the offender's risk to public safety.

Furthermore, the bill revises the calculation of offender scores by excluding certain adjudications of guilt from the score, particularly those not involving serious felonies or if the offender has maintained a clean record for ten consecutive years. It clarifies the classification of out-of-state and federal convictions and introduces new scoring methods for various offenses, including violent crimes and domestic violence. The bill also mandates compliance reporting from behavioral health service providers and establishes requirements for electronic monitoring of offenders. Notably, it deletes the phrase "from Community Custody" from existing escape laws to streamline legal terminology. The bill aims to create a more equitable approach to offender scoring while ensuring public safety and accountability.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 72.09.310, 9.94A.633, 9.94A.737, 9.94A.525, 9.94A.722, 9.94A.714