Washington HB1407 amends sentencing guidelines for graffiti and malicious mischief offenses, including community restitution and cleanup.

Washington HB1407 amends sentencing guidelines for graffiti and malicious mischief offenses. It mandates that offenders convicted of malicious mischief in the third degree or criminal street gang tagging and graffiti perform at least 40 hours of community restitution. The court may order community or cleanup restitution in lieu of incarceration. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is directed to establish a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to support graffiti and tagging abatement programs.

Washington HB1407 amends sentencing guidelines for graffiti and malicious mischief offenses, including community restitution and cleanup.

Washington HB1407 amends sentencing guidelines for graffiti and malicious mischief offenses. It mandates that offenders convicted of malicious mischief in the third degree or criminal street gang tagging and graffiti perform at least 40 hours of community restitution. The court may order community or cleanup restitution in lieu of incarceration. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is directed to establish a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to support graffiti and tagging abatement programs.