Improving safety at state juvenile rehabilitation institutions.
SB 6144 amends Washington state law to expand opportunities for clearing certain criminal conviction records, particularly for victims of trafficking or violence. It modifies RCW 9.94A.640 to allow victims of sex trafficking, sexual assault, or domestic violence to petition courts to vacate class B or C felony convictions using a streamlined process. The bill repeals outdated provisions (RCW 9.94A.646 and 13.40.043) related to juvenile prison riot offenses, which previously allowed record clearance for those convicted in juvenile facilities. This legislation focuses on legal record relief rather than facility safety improvements, as implied by its title.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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