Washington HB1246 amends juvenile justice procedures, including diversion agreements and sentencing standards.

Washington HB1246 revises juvenile justice procedures in Washington State. It modifies the conditions under which prosecutors can divert cases, allowing diversion for certain first-time offenses involving no victims or minimal harm. The bill also updates the juvenile offender sentencing grid, introducing new standard range dispositions for various offenses. It emphasizes the importance of community-based programs and restorative justice in the juvenile justice process.

Washington HB1246 amends juvenile justice procedures, including diversion agreements and sentencing standards.

Washington HB1246 revises juvenile justice procedures in Washington State. It modifies the conditions under which prosecutors can divert cases, allowing diversion for certain first-time offenses involving no victims or minimal harm. The bill also updates the juvenile offender sentencing grid, introducing new standard range dispositions for various offenses. It emphasizes the importance of community-based programs and restorative justice in the juvenile justice process.