Washington SB6144 amends juvenile rehabilitation institution procedures and vacates certain convictions.

Washington SB6144 modifies the process for vacating convictions for certain offenses committed in juvenile rehabilitation institutions. It allows offenders to apply to the sentencing court for a record vacation if specific conditions are met, such as the absence of pending criminal charges and the passage of a certain time period since the offense. The bill also mandates the Department of Corrections to establish rules for managing prison riot behavior as an infraction. Additionally, it repeals previous laws related to vacating juvenile convictions and resentencing.

Washington SB6144 amends juvenile rehabilitation institution procedures and vacates certain convictions.

Washington SB6144 modifies the process for vacating convictions for certain offenses committed in juvenile rehabilitation institutions. It allows offenders to apply to the sentencing court for a record vacation if specific conditions are met, such as the absence of pending criminal charges and the passage of a certain time period since the offense. The bill also mandates the Department of Corrections to establish rules for managing prison riot behavior as an infraction. Additionally, it repeals previous laws related to vacating juvenile convictions and resentencing.