Establishes rehabilitative pathways for first-time felony offenders in Washington, allowing for deferral or suspension of sentences.

This bill creates pathways for first-time felony offenders in Washington to avoid immediate sentencing. It allows courts to defer entry of conviction and sentencing or suspend the execution of a sentence for up to one year. During this period, offenders may perform community restitution work and pay legal financial obligations. If the offender meets the terms, the court may dismiss the case with prejudice. If not, the court may impose a standard sentence. The bill applies to certain non-violent, non-sex offenses and excludes certain drug and driving offenses.

Establishes rehabilitative pathways for first-time felony offenders in Washington, allowing for deferral or suspension of sentences.

This bill creates pathways for first-time felony offenders in Washington to avoid immediate sentencing. It allows courts to defer entry of conviction and sentencing or suspend the execution of a sentence for up to one year. During this period, offenders may perform community restitution work and pay legal financial obligations. If the offender meets the terms, the court may dismiss the case with prejudice. If not, the court may impose a standard sentence. The bill applies to certain non-violent, non-sex offenses and excludes certain drug and driving offenses.