Disciplinary hearings for offenders in Washington state will now require a preponderance of evidence for low-level violations and a higher standard.

The bill amends Washington state's disciplinary hearing procedures for offenders. For low-level violations, the alleged violation must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If the hearing officer finds the offender not guilty, no disciplinary sanctions will be imposed. For high-level violations, the alleged violation must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Disciplinary hearings for offenders in Washington state will now require a preponderance of evidence for low-level violations and a higher standard.

The bill amends Washington state's disciplinary hearing procedures for offenders. For low-level violations, the alleged violation must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence. If the hearing officer finds the offender not guilty, no disciplinary sanctions will be imposed. For high-level violations, the alleged violation must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.