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• Introduced by Rep. Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo) (D) on January 15, 2009, to establish a record of all juvenile court records, for the purpose of research. This bill requires the administrative office of the courts to maintain the records while preserving anonymity of all persons identified in the record. Access to these records are limited to the administrative office of the courts and the state office of public defense.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 15, 2009.
    • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 2, 2009.
• Passed in the House (76 to 21) on February 23, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 25, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on February 25, 2009.
    • Amendment offered in the Senate on March 23, 2009, to clarify that AOC will maintain an electronic research copy of the juvenile records. Removes confusing language regarding who has access to the records. The amendment passed in the Senate by voice vote on March 23, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 23, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (44 to 1) on April 17, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on April 21, 2009, House rules Senate amendments beyond scope. Passed in the House by voice vote on April 21, 2009.
• Received to the Senate on April 25, 2009, Senate removes amendments . Passed in the Senate (44 to 1) on April 25, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 11, 2009, permits the Administrative Office of the Courts to maintain an electronic research copy of juvenile court records for use by the Washington State Center for Court Research. Allows the Washington Office of Public Defense to access court records needed to implement agency oversight and technical assistance.