The bill amends existing Washington state law regarding the registration requirements for sex offenders and kidnapping offenders. It establishes that individuals must be in full compliance with registration requirements to be relieved of their duty to register. Specifically, the bill modifies the duration of registration for various felony classifications, stipulating that for class B felonies, registration ends after 15 years of community living without disqualifying offenses, and for class C felonies, it ends after 10 years under the same conditions. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals must have been in full compliance with RCW 9A.44.130 during these periods to qualify for relief from registration.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for individuals to petition for relief from registration, emphasizing the need for proof of compliance and the absence of disqualifying offenses. It also specifies that certain individuals, such as those determined to be sexually violent predators or those convicted of specific serious offenses, are ineligible to petition for relief. The bill includes provisions for the county sheriff to investigate and verify compliance before removing individuals from the central registry, ensuring that the process is thorough and considers various factors related to rehabilitation and community safety.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9A.44.140, 9A.44.141