RCW 7.98.005 Finding. The legislature finds that ensuring that all victims of crimes are able to access the protections available to them under law is in the best interest of victims, law enforcement, and the entire community. Immigrants are frequently reluctant to cooperate with or contact law enforcement when they are victims of crimes, and […]
RCW 7.98.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Certification” means any law enforcement certification or statement required by federal immigration law including, but not limited to, the information required by 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1184 (o) and (p), or any successor statutes regarding T or […]
RCW 7.98.020 Crime victim certification—Certifying agencies. (1) Upon the request by the victim or representative thereof including, but not limited to, the victim’s attorney, accredited representative, or domestic violence, sexual assault, or victim’s service provider, a certifying agency shall: (a) Make a determination on United States citizenship and immigration services form I-918 supplement B or […]
RCW 7.98.030 Crime victim certification steering committee. The office of crime victims advocacy shall convene a crime victim certification steering committee within ninety days of June 7, 2018. The office of crime victims advocacy shall provide administrative support for the committee. The committee must include members representing immigrant communities, law enforcement, prosecutors, the criminal justice […]
RCW 7.98.900 Short title—2018 c 86. This act may be known and cited as the safety and access for immigrant victims act. [ 2018 c 86 § 1.]
