Wash. Rev. Code § 9.95.055

Current through 2024

Section 9.95.055 - Reduction of sentences during war emergency

The indeterminate sentence review board is hereby granted authority, in the event of a declaration by the governor that a war emergency exists, including a general mobilization, and for the duration thereof only, to reduce downward the minimum term, as set by the board, of any inmate under the jurisdiction of the board confined in a state correctional facility, who will be accepted by and inducted into the armed services: PROVIDED, That a reduction downward shall not be made under this section for those inmates who:

(1) Are confined for (a) treason; (b) murder in the first degree; or (c) rape of a child in the first degree where the victim is under ten years of age or an equivalent offense under prior law;

(2) are being considered for civil commitment as a sexually violent predator under chapter 71.09 RCW; or

(3) were sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507 for a crime committed on or after September 1, 2001.

RCW 9.95.055

2009 c 28 § 23; 2003 c 218 § 3; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 325; 1992 c 7 § 25; 1951 c 239 § 1.

Effective date- 2009 c 28 : See note following RCW 2.24.040.

Intent-Severability-Effective dates-2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.

Application-2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 ss 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.