Introduced by Rep. Al O'Brien, (D-Mountlake Terrace) (D) on January 12, 2006
To allow more chances for sentencing alternatives. If the offender pleads guilty and admits he/she committed all of the elements of the crime, they may be eligible for a sentencing alternative. For juvenile offenders, an examination may be administered to find if they are amenable to treatment, unless they fully admit and affirm they committed all elements of the crime. See companion bill, SB 6409. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Criminal Justice & Corrections Committee on January 12, 2006