Washington HB1274 retroactively excludes certain juvenile convictions from offender scores, regardless of the offense date.

Washington HB1274 amends the state's criminal sentencing laws to retroactively exclude certain juvenile convictions from offender scores, regardless of the date of the offense. This change applies to individuals currently incarcerated, with specific eligibility criteria based on the length of their sentence and the date of their resentencing hearing. The bill also establishes rights for victims and survivors of crimes, including the right to be informed about resentencing hearings and to present statements during these hearings.

Washington HB1274 retroactively excludes certain juvenile convictions from offender scores, regardless of the offense date.

Washington HB1274 amends the state's criminal sentencing laws to retroactively exclude certain juvenile convictions from offender scores, regardless of the date of the offense. This change applies to individuals currently incarcerated, with specific eligibility criteria based on the length of their sentence and the date of their resentencing hearing. The bill also establishes rights for victims and survivors of crimes, including the right to be informed about resentencing hearings and to present statements during these hearings.