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RCW 13.40.010 Short title—Intent—Purpose.
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(1) This chapter shall be known and cited as the Juvenile Justice Act of 1977. (2) It is the intent of the legislature that a system capable of having primary responsibility for, being accountable for, and responding to the needs of youthful offenders and their victims, as define…
RCW 13.40.020 Definitions.
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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Assessment" means an individualized examination of a child to determine the child's psychosocial needs and problems, including the type and extent of any mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disor…
RCW 13.40.030 Security guidelines—Legislative review—Limitations on permissible ranges of confinement.
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(1) The secretary shall submit guidelines pertaining to the nature of the security to be imposed on youth placed in his or her custody based on the age, offense(s), and criminal history of the juvenile offender. Such guidelines shall be submitted to the legislature for its review…
RCW 13.40.0351 Equal application of guidelines and standards.
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The sentencing guidelines and prosecuting standards apply equally to juvenile offenders in all parts of the state, without discrimination as to any element that does not relate to the crime or the previous record of the offender. [ 1989 c 407 s 5.]
