Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends prison riot charges concerning juveniles in Washington.

Highlights:

• Amends prison riot charges in Washington to specify that those convicted of a prison riot offense under RCW 9.94.010 who were incarcerated in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or a county juvenile detention facility at the time of the offense may apply to the sentencing court for a vacation of the applicant's record of adjudication or conviction for the offense (Sec. 2).

• Requires that if an applicant qualifies under this subsection, the court shall vacate the record of conviction or adjudication (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning August 1, 2025 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends prison riot charges concerning juveniles in Washington.

Highlights:

• Amends prison riot charges in Washington to specify that those convicted of a prison riot offense under RCW 9.94.010 who were incarcerated in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or a county juvenile detention facility at the time of the offense may apply to the sentencing court for a vacation of the applicant's record of adjudication or conviction for the offense (Sec. 2).

• Requires that if an applicant qualifies under this subsection, the court shall vacate the record of conviction or adjudication (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning August 1, 2025 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that amends prison riot charges concerning juveniles in Washington.

Highlights:

• Amends prison riot charges in Washington to specify that those convicted of a prison riot offense under RCW 9.94.010 who were incarcerated in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or a county juvenile detention facility at the time of the offense may apply to the sentencing court for a vacation of the applicant's record of adjudication or conviction for the offense (Sec. 2).

• Requires that if an applicant qualifies under this subsection, the court shall vacate the record of conviction or adjudication (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning August 1, 2025 (Sec. 7).

Full Bill Text