Washington HB2387 establishes recall procedures for elected sheriffs whose certification is revoked for misconduct after taking office.

Washington HB2387, known as the sheriffs accountability to the voters act, mandates that the revocation of an elected sheriff's peace officer certification due to misconduct after their term begins automatically initiates recall proceedings. The criminal justice training commission acts as the entity demanding the recall, and no signatures are required for the recall petition. If the superior court finds the charges sufficient, a special election is scheduled to determine whether the sheriff should be recalled and removed from office.

Washington HB2387 establishes recall procedures for elected sheriffs whose certification is revoked for misconduct after taking office.

Washington HB2387, known as the sheriffs accountability to the voters act, mandates that the revocation of an elected sheriff's peace officer certification due to misconduct after their term begins automatically initiates recall proceedings. The criminal justice training commission acts as the entity demanding the recall, and no signatures are required for the recall petition. If the superior court finds the charges sufficient, a special election is scheduled to determine whether the sheriff should be recalled and removed from office.