RCW 43.380.005 Finding—Intent. The legislature finds that the cycle of recidivism warrants a closer examination of our criminal justice system, correctional systems, and community services in Washington. Over ninety-five percent of persons in prison will return to the community, and more than half of those persons will reoffend and be reincarcerated in today’s system. This […]
RCW 43.380.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Council” means the Washington statewide reentry council. (2) “Department” means the department of commerce. [ 2016 c 188 § 2.]
RCW 43.380.020 Washington statewide reentry council—Created—Executive director (as amended by 2021 c 243). (1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington statewide reentry council is created and located within the department for the purpose of promoting successful reentry of offenders after incarceration. (2) Through the executive director that may […]
RCW 43.380.030 Council—Membership. (1) The council comprises fifteen members appointed by the governor. (2) The governor must create a membership that includes: (a)(i) Representatives of: The department of corrections; the juvenile rehabilitation administration; a statewide organization representing community and technical colleges; a statewide organization representing law enforcement interests; a statewide organization representing the interests of […]
RCW 43.380.040 Council—Initial appointments—Terms—Selection committee—Cochairs. (1) The governor shall make initial appointments to the council. Initial appointments are for staggered terms from the date of appointment according to the following: Four members have four-year terms; four members have three-year terms; and five members have two-year terms. The governor shall designate the appointees who will serve […]
RCW 43.380.050 Council powers and duties—Selection of executive director—Stakeholder participation—Reports. (1) In addition to other powers and duties prescribed in this chapter, the council is empowered to: (a) Meet at such times and places as necessary; (b) Advise the legislature and the governor on issues relating to reentry and reintegration of offenders; (c) Review, study, […]
RCW 43.380.060 Council reimbursement. The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. [ 2016 c 188 § 7.]
RCW 43.380.070 Meetings. (1) Meetings of the council must be held in accordance with the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW, and at the call of the cochairs or when a majority of the council membership so requests. Members may participate in a meeting of the council by means of a conference telephone or […]
RCW 43.380.080 Performance audits. (1) The joint legislative audit and review committee shall conduct a performance audit of the council every six years. (2) Each audit must include but not be limited to: (a) A determination of the extent to which funds expended by the council or provided in biennial budget acts expressly for implementing […]
