The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to update definitions and eligibility criteria related to partial confinement, specifically extending the maximum duration from "no more than one year" to "up to 18 months." This change aims to provide greater flexibility in sentencing options for offenders, allowing for longer periods of partial confinement in settings such as work release, home detention, and electronic monitoring. The bill also aligns existing laws with these new definitions, enhancing the management of offenders and improving community safety while promoting rehabilitation.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions for terms related to criminal offenses, particularly concerning violent and sexual crimes, gang-related activities, and the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections. It clarifies eligibility criteria for parenting and graduated reentry programs, extending home detention durations and reducing minimum confinement times. The bill emphasizes a rehabilitative approach by replacing "offenders" with "incarcerated individuals" and mandates evaluations for substance use disorders before home detention transfers. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding offender management and public safety.

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