OLYMPIA – The Senate passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) Monday to reform Washington’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) systems. Senate Bill 5296 allows judges to determine whether incarceration for individuals adjudicated of certain juvenile offenses is needed to protect public safety. Judges would have additional options to choose from, including community-based supervision, house arrest, and treatment, so they can decide the type of juvenile justice response most appropriate for public safety. Very serious offenses are excluded from this consideration. “While the bill’s primary goal is to improve public safety, it would also significantly lower overcrowding at JR facilities,” Wilson said. “Our facilities have about 50 more people in them than they can reasonably support today. This measure will create ...
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Claire Wilson has represented the people of the 30th District since 2018. She is in chairs the Human Services Committee and is proud to serve as vice chair of the Early Learning and K-12 Committee. She is also a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee and holds the role of Assistant Majority Whip.
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