Washington HB1239 amends reentry policies to enhance reentry readiness and reduce recidivism.

HB1239 modifies Washington's reentry policies to better prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into society. The bill introduces a graduated reentry program that includes home detention and work release options for eligible offenders. It emphasizes the importance of earned release time as an incentive for participation in rehabilitative programming. The bill also mandates risk assessments for substance use disorders and requires comprehensive assessments for substance use disorder before transferring offenders to the graduated reentry program.

Washington HB1239 amends reentry policies to enhance reentry readiness and reduce recidivism.

HB1239 modifies Washington's reentry policies to better prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry into society. The bill introduces a graduated reentry program that includes home detention and work release options for eligible offenders. It emphasizes the importance of earned release time as an incentive for participation in rehabilitative programming. The bill also mandates risk assessments for substance use disorders and requires comprehensive assessments for substance use disorder before transferring offenders to the graduated reentry program.