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2017 House Bill 1079: Creating a criminal no-contact order for human trafficking and promoting prostitution-related offenses
Introduced by Rep. Tina Orwall (Des Moines) (D) on January 10, 2017
Referred to the House Public Safety Committee on January 10, 2017
Substitute offered in the House on January 19, 2017
Creates procedures for entry of no-contact orders to prohibit defendants from contacting victims when charged with or convicted of Trafficking and Promoting Prostitution offenses. The substitute bill removes the requirement that law enforcement or the prosecuting attorney must inform a victim of the final disposition of his or her case associated with the Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution no-contact order.
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 8, 2017
Received in the Senate on February 14, 2017
Referred to the Senate Law & Justice Committee on February 14, 2017
Amendment offered in the Senate on March 29, 2017
Clarifies that general authority Washington peace officers enforce the no-contact order.
(2) Permits a defendant to seek modification or termination of the no-contact order, including weapons restrictions.
(3) Authorizes the court to impose a no-contact order beginning with arrest or citation and continuing until the case resolves.
(4) Requires notice of the no-contact order to be provided to law enforcement.
(5) Conforms language to match other current language in statute.
(6) Authorizes the court to consider the provisions of RCW 9.41.800 when issuing a no-contact order prior to releasing someone before arraignment.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 29, 2017
Received in the House on April 17, 2017
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 5, 2017