Washington HB2595 extends the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments and sentences from one year to three years.

Washington HB2595 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to extend the time limit for filing collateral attacks on judgments and sentences from one year to three years. A collateral attack includes various forms of postconviction relief other than direct appeals. The bill also mandates that the Office of Public Defense inform incarcerated individuals about this time limit. Additionally, it allows employees of the Office of Public Defense to provide pro bono legal services under specific conditions, ensuring the state is not held liable for any claims arising from such services.

Washington HB2595 extends the time limit for collateral attacks on criminal judgments and sentences from one year to three years.

Washington HB2595 amends the state's criminal procedure laws to extend the time limit for filing collateral attacks on judgments and sentences from one year to three years. A collateral attack includes various forms of postconviction relief other than direct appeals. The bill also mandates that the Office of Public Defense inform incarcerated individuals about this time limit. Additionally, it allows employees of the Office of Public Defense to provide pro bono legal services under specific conditions, ensuring the state is not held liable for any claims arising from such services.