Establishes liability standards for criminal defense counsel in Washington.

This bill amends Washington state law to establish liability standards for criminal defense counsel. It allows individuals injured by someone released from custody due to their counsel's advocacy to sue the counsel if the injury occurred post-release and the counsel failed to adequately consider the risk of public harm. The bill also outlines procedures for handling judgments against officers, employees, or volunteers of state or local governmental entities.

Establishes liability standards for criminal defense counsel in Washington.

This bill amends Washington state law to establish liability standards for criminal defense counsel. It allows individuals injured by someone released from custody due to their counsel's advocacy to sue the counsel if the injury occurred post-release and the counsel failed to adequately consider the risk of public harm. The bill also outlines procedures for handling judgments against officers, employees, or volunteers of state or local governmental entities.