WASHINGTON STATUTES AND CODES

72.09.610 - Community custody study.

Community custody study. (Expires December 31, 2010.)

(1) The Washington state institute for public policy shall conduct a study of the effect of the use of community custody under chapter 196, Laws of 1999. The study shall include the effect of chapter 196, Laws of 1999 on recidivism and other outcomes. In its study the institute shall consider:

     (a) Recidivism, according to the definition adopted by the institute pursuant to section 59, chapter 338, Laws of 1997;

     (b) The number and seriousness level of violations of conditions;

     (c) The application of the graduated sanctions by the department;

     (d) Unauthorized absences from supervision;

     (e) Payment of legal financial obligations;

     (f) Unlawful use of controlled substances;

     (g) Use of alcohol when abstention or treatment for alcoholism is a condition of supervision;

     (h) Effects on the number of offenders who are employed or participate in vocational rehabilitation;

     (i) Participation in vocational and education programs; and

     (j) Impact on the receipt of public assistance.

     (2) By January 1, 2000, the institute shall report to the legislature on the design for the study. By January 1st of each year thereafter, the institute shall report to the legislature on the progress and findings of the study and make recommendations based on its findings. By January 1, 2010, the institute shall provide to the legislature a final report on the findings of the study.

     (3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section expire December 31, 2010.