The bill amends RCW 9.94A.501 to clarify the supervision requirements for individuals sentenced to community custody in Washington State. It specifies that the Department of Corrections must supervise individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses, domestic violence offenses, and other serious crimes, including those with a high risk of reoffending. Notably, the bill adds supervision requirements for individuals convicted of stalking under RCW 9A.46.110, expanding the list of offenses that necessitate supervision. Additionally, it maintains the requirement for supervision of individuals released by the indeterminate sentence review board and those granted conditional commutation.

The bill also outlines the conditions under which the Department of Corrections is not authorized to supervise individuals, emphasizing that supervision is only required for those specified in the bill. Furthermore, it establishes that the duration of supervision cannot exceed the community custody terms set forth in existing law, with provisions for reducing the supervision period through earned compliance credits. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals convicted of serious offenses are appropriately monitored during their community custody period.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 9.94A.501