The bill amends Washington State laws concerning the calculation of offender scores, specifically within RCW 9.94A.525 and RCW 9.94A.722. It establishes that prior convictions for Class A and sex felony offenses will always be included in the offender score, while Class B felony convictions will not be counted if the offender has spent ten consecutive years in the community without a new conviction. Additionally, Class C felony convictions and serious traffic offenses will not be counted if the offender has spent five consecutive years without committing a new crime. The bill also clarifies that prior convictions for repetitive domestic violence offenses will not be included under similar conditions. It introduces new provisions for scoring various offenses, including anticipatory and violent offenses, and ensures that out-of-state and federal convictions are classified according to Washington law.

Moreover, the bill mandates that if mental health or substance use disorder treatment is a condition of a supervised individual's sentence, behavioral health service providers must provide updates on compliance to community corrections officers. It includes provisions for the expiration of certain sections of the act by January 1, 2026, and stipulates that the act will be null and void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the accuracy of offender scoring and improve communication between treatment providers and corrections officers, while also streamlining the offender score calculation process through various insertions and deletions.

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