Imposes community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Washington SB5268 amends the definitions in the state's criminal code to include "community custody" as a form of confinement served in the community under controls set by the Department of Corrections. It specifies that community custody can include work crew, electronic monitoring, and home detention. The bill also updates the definition of "offender" to include misdemeanants or gross misdemeanants under supervision by the Department of Corrections. The changes in the bill are set to expire on January 1, 2026.

Imposes community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Washington SB5268 amends the definitions in the state's criminal code to include "community custody" as a form of confinement served in the community under controls set by the Department of Corrections. It specifies that community custody can include work crew, electronic monitoring, and home detention. The bill also updates the definition of "offender" to include misdemeanants or gross misdemeanants under supervision by the Department of Corrections. The changes in the bill are set to expire on January 1, 2026.