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Chapter 9.94A RCW
Sentencing Reform Act of 1981
Applicable to Crimes Committed From May 11, 2009 - July 25, 2009

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9.94A.545
Community custody.

(1) Except as provided in RCW 9.94A.650 and in subsection (2) of this section, on all sentences of confinement for one year or less, in which the offender is convicted of a sex offense, a violent offense, a crime against a person under RCW 9.94A.411, or felony violation of chapter 69.50 or 69.52 RCW or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such a crime, the court may impose up to one year of community custody, subject to conditions and sanctions as authorized in RCW 9.94A.715 and 9.94A.720. An offender shall be on community custody as of the date of sentencing. However, during the time for which the offender is in total or partial confinement pursuant to the sentence or a violation of the sentence, the period of community custody shall toll.

     (2)(a) If the offender is guilty of failure to register under RCW 9A.44.130(11)(a), the court shall impose a term of community custody under RCW 9.94A.715.
(b) If the offender is a criminal street gang associate or member and is found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm under RCW 9.41.040, the court shall impose a term of community custody under RCW 9.94A.715.
(c) In a criminal case in which there has been a special allegation, the state shall prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the accused is a criminal street gang member or associate as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 and has committed the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. The court shall make a finding of fact of whether or not the accused was a criminal street gang member or associate at the time of the commission of the crime, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to whether or not the accused was a criminal street gang member or associate at the time of the commission of the crime.

[2008 c 276 § 304; 2006 c 128 § 4; 2003 c 379 § 8; 2000 c 28 § 13; 1999 c 196 § 10; 1988 c 143 § 23; 1984 c 209 § 22. Formerly RCW 9.94A.383.]

Notes:

     Severability -- Effective dates -- 2003 c 379: See notes following RCW 9.94A.728.

     Technical correction bill -- 2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.

     Effective date -- 1999 c 196 § 10: "Section 10 of this act takes effect July 1, 2000, and applies only to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2000." [1999 c 196 § 19.]

     Construction -- Short title -- 1999 c 196: See RCW 72.09.904 and 72.09.905.

     Severability -- 1999 c 196: See note following RCW 9.94A.010.

     Applicability -- 1988 c 143 §§ 21-24: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.

     Effective dates -- 1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

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