RCW 9A.20.021
Finding-Intent- 2015 c 265 : See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Findings-Intent- 2011 c 96 : "The legislature finds that a maximum sentence by a court in the state of Washington for a gross misdemeanor can, under federal law, result in the automatic deportation of a person who has lawfully immigrated to the United States, is a victim of domestic violence or a political refugee, even when all or part of the sentence to total confinement is suspended. The legislature further finds that this is a disproportionate outcome, when compared to a person who has been convicted of certain felonies which, under the state's determinate sentencing law, must be sentenced to less than one year and, hence, either have no impact on that person's residency status or will provide that person an opportunity to be heard in immigration proceedings where the court will determine whether deportation is appropriate. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature to cure this inequity by reducing the maximum sentence for a gross misdemeanor by one day." [2011 c 96 s 1.]
Intent-Effective date-2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Penalty assessments in addition to fine or bail forfeiture-Crime victim and witness programs in county: RCW 7.68.035.