Washington Administrative Code

RCW 9.95.150, 9.96.050, 10.01.120, and 9.95.009(2).[91-14-029, § 381-80-020, filed 6/26/91, effective 7/27/91.]

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to adult offenders convicted of crimes in the state of Washington and sentenced under the indeterminate sentencing laws and those officials charged with the supervision of such offenders.[91-14-029, § 381-80-030, filed 6/26/91, effective…

Conditional discharge from supervision is defined as that state of parole where a parolee is no longer required to report to an officer of the department of corrections but is required to observe all laws and make an annual written report to the board. Civil rights lost at the ti…

When a paroled offender has adequately performed the obligations of his or her release for a period of three years from the date of parole to the community, the board shall grant a final discharge restoring civil rights, pursuant to chapter 140, Laws of 1993. If the board determi…

The governor, at his or her discretion, may refer requests for pardons, commutations, etc., to the board for a report and recommendation. The report and recommendation shall be reviewed by and voted on by all available board members prior to its submission to the governor (see RC…

The purpose of this chapter is to specify policies and procedures for hearings conducted to determine the release of individuals convicted of community custody board offenses pursuant to RCW 9.95.420, and individuals convicted of offenses committed as juveniles who are eligible f…

RCW 9.95.420, 9.94A.507, 10.95.030(3), and 9.94A.730.[WSR 23-14-109, § 381-90-020, filed 7/3/23, effective 8/3/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90-020, filed 3/31/09, effective 5/1/09.]Reviser's note: Under RCW 34.05.030 (1)(c), as amended by se…

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to individuals sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507 and 9.95.420, or eligible for release consideration under RCW 10.95.030(3) or 9.94A.730.[WSR 23-14-109, § 381-90-030, filed 7/3/23, effective 8/3/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b).…

For purposes of this chapter, the following words have the following meanings:"Actuarial risk assessment instruments" means the tools used by the department of corrections to assess an individual's risk of reoffense."Board" means the appointed members of the indeterminate sentenc…

(1) RCW 9.95.420 requires that any convicted person sentenced under the provisions of RCW 9.94A.507 shall be subject to a board hearing to determine releasability. The hearing must be held no later than 90 days before the expiration of the minimum term. However the hearing cannot…

(1)(a) RCW 10.95.030(3) requires that any convicted person sentenced under its provisions shall be subject to a board hearing to determine releasability. The hearing shall be held on the first available hearing date following the completion of the court-imposed minimum term.(b) N…

The board may set a new minimum term if the individual is returned to prison on a revocation.(1) For individuals released pursuant to RCW 9.95.420, the new minimum term shall not exceed the remaining portion of the maximum sentence. Subsequent release determinations will be condu…

Conditions of community custody include those ordered by the court and the board. The conditions are monitored by the department of corrections and enforced by the board.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90-070, filed 3/31/09, effective 5/1/09.]

The board will send the hearing notice to the institution superintendent/designee in advance of any hearing. The hearing notice shall specify the reason for the hearing, time, date, and place.(1) Upon receipt of the hearing notice, the superintendent or designee shall serve the i…

Each individual who becomes the subject of a hearing conducted under the provisions of RCW 9.95.420, 10.95.030(3), or 9.94A.730, shall be advised of their rights at the time(s) he/she is served with a notice of the hearing. The written notice provided by the board will advise the…

All hearings conducted under the provisions of this chapter shall be held before a panel of at least two members of the indeterminate sentence review board. One member shall be designated, by decision of the panel, as the presiding member.At the time of the hearing under the prov…

Prior to the hearing, any party may make a written request for continuance. The board may grant continuances of scheduled hearings prior to and during hearings, either in the interest of justice or for good cause.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90…

(1) The subject of any hearing conducted under the provisions of this chapter may participate in the hearing. However, in the event the incarcerated individual refuses to appear, the board may:(a) Continue the hearing until the next available docket; or(b) Hold the hearing in abs…

The presiding member conducting hearings under the provisions of this chapter shall have the authority to administer oaths and affirmations.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90-130, filed 3/31/09, effective 5/1/09.]

All relevant information shall be admissible.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90-140, filed 3/31/09, effective 5/1/09.]

(1) The board shall make a finding of whether it is more likely than not that the incarcerated individual will commit another sex offense if released to the community, pursuant to RCW 9.95.420.(2) The board shall make a finding of whether it is more likely than not that the inmat…

The board will make a written statement of the decision and reasons in each case heard under the provisions of this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 09-08-109, § 381-90-160, filed 3/31/09, effective 5/1/09.]

There will be an audio recording made of all hearings conducted under the provisions of this chapter. Such recordings shall be preserved by the board in compliance with the current record retention schedule. Parties requesting a copy of any hearing must do so in writing. Parties …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidelines for the statewide employee suggestion program developed and administered by the productivity board and the agency unique suggestion program administered by the board's designee under the authority of chapter 41.60 RCW.[Statutor…

As used in these rules, these definitions refer only to the employee suggestion program(s) unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Board" means the productivity board.(2) "Program" means the employee suggestion "brainstorm" program(s) developed by the board under RCW 41.60.020…

The responsibilities of the board shall include:(1) Providing information about the program to agency heads and the legislature.(2) Establishing policies under which the program shall be promoted and administered, including criteria for suggestion acceptability for evaluation and…

The responsibilities of the board shall include:(1) Reviewing agency proposals that request delegated authority to administer an agency unique suggestion program. The board shall make the determination whether to accept or reject an agency proposal to administer an agency unique …

(1) The program manager shall be responsible and accountable to the board for the administration of the program, and shall:(a) Attend all meetings of the board and ensure an official record of its actions.(b) Propose policies, rules, and regulations appropriate for the administra…

(1) Each agency head or his/her designee shall appoint an individual(s) to act as liaison between the agency and the productivity board.(2) Encourage all levels of management to support the program.(3) Promote the program and distribute forms throughout the agency.(4) Assign an i…

(1) Each agency head or his/her designee shall appoint an individual(s) to coordinate the agency unique suggestion program and act as liaison between the agency and the board.(2) Encourage all levels of management to support the program.(3) Promote the program and distribute form…

Multiple-agency suggestions require evaluation by two or more agencies. Productivity board staff will determine if the suggestion meets the criteria enumerated in WAC 383-06-020(11), following processing according to procedures developed in accordance to WAC 383-06-100. Productiv…

Multiple-agency suggestions require evaluation by two or more agencies. The agency will determine if the suggestion meets the criteria enumerated in WAC 383-06-020(11), following processing according to procedures developed in accordance to WAC 383-06-100. An agency may advertise…

(1) Any employee, as defined in WAC 383-06-020(8), may participate in the program.(2) Employees are ineligible to receive monetary awards through the program for the following categories, except through internal recognition in accordance with RCW 41.60.150. It is up to the agency…

(1) Suggestions shall be submitted via hard copy, fax or online:(a) In a legible manner on the application forms to be provided by the agency or the productivity board office.(b) To the productivity board at the address/mailing information indicated on the form: P.O. Box 40244, M…

An agency with delegated authority to administer an agency unique suggestion program may develop their own forms and submittal process, and shall share copies of their forms with productivity board staff to ensure the intent is consistent with the statewide employee suggestion pr…

Suggestions considered acceptable are those which improve the efficiency and/or the effectiveness of state government.(1) This may include, but is not limited to:(a) Savings in time or money;(b) Generation of revenue;(c) Elimination of waste or duplication;(d) Improved service or…

(1) Cash awards shall be based on the payment award scale developed and maintained by the productivity board and outlined in WAC 383-06-125.(2) Awards for suggestions which will result in actual cost savings shall be recommended by the evaluating agency and the board shall make t…

(1) Cash awards shall be based on the payment award scale developed and maintained by the productivity board and outlined in WAC 383-06-125.(2) Awards for suggestions which will result in actual cost savings shall be determined by the agency after consideration of the savings to …

The following payment award scale shall be developed by the productivity board and shall be used by the statewide employee suggestion and agency unique programs when determining awards.(1) Cash awards for suggestions generating actual cost savings and/or revenue to the state shal…

The board may issue nonmonetary recognition of merit in such form and manner as it determines.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.60 RCW. WSR 99-24-093, § 383-06-130, filed 11/30/99, effective 1/1/00; WSR 86-04-039 (Order 85-1), § 383-06-130, filed 1/30/86; WSR 83-15-063 (Order 831)…

(1) A suggester, or the suggester's representative, may, by written appeal, request that either a denial of award or the amount of an award be reconsidered. To be valid, the appeal must be received by the board within thirty calendar days of board action. For an appeal to be acce…

(1) A suggester, or the suggester's representative, may, by written appeal, request that either a denial of award or the amount of an award be reconsidered. To be valid, the appeal must be received by the agency within thirty calendar days of the agency's formal action of the sug…

The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules for the development and administration of the teamwork incentive program (TIP) administered by the productivity board under the authority of chapter 41.60 RCW.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.60 RCW. WSR 88-15-033 (Order 88-1), § 38…

As used in this chapter, these definitions refer only to the teamwork incentive program unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Board" means productivity board.(2) "Program manager" is the executive manager of the productivity board and serves as staff to the productivity boar…

The responsibilities of the board shall include:(1) Promotion and marketing of the program to agency heads and the legislature;(2) Establishment of policies under which the program shall be promoted and administered, including guidelines cited in WAC 383-07-045, 383-07-050, and 3…

(1) The program manager shall report to the board and be responsible and accountable to the board for the administration of the program, and shall:(a) Attend meetings of the board and ensure a record of its actions regarding the program is maintained.(b) Propose policies, rules, …

Under the following guidelines, agency management shall be responsible for facilitating agency involvement at all stages of the teamwork incentive program, including the following:(1) Promotion and administration of the TIP program within the agency, offering assistance in the co…

The TIP liaison, under these guidelines, serves as the primary link between the board and the agency, and is responsible and accountable to agency management. The TIP liaison shall:(1) Coordinate the TIP program within the agency and act as an individual liaison between the agenc…

Employees within a unit(s) form a team under these guidelines. As team members, individuals should:(1) Understand the mission of the team and be aware of performance goals and fiscal targets identified as a baseline in the TIP application.(2) Identify areas which the team should …

Teams interested in being considered for participation in the teamwork incentive program shall complete a TIP application form.(1) Application forms shall be available from the productivity board office or the TIP liaison within the agency.(2) Applications which are approved by t…