Washington Senate Bill 6550, To Revise the Juvenile Justice Act

The bill was signed on March 15, 2018, and most provisions go into effect on June 7, 2018. The provisions authorize a new juvenile justice diversion program that expands the type of cases that would be eligible for diversion, and will allow records to be sealed for youth whose cases are diverted. It also calls for more community-based options so that youth can receive services closer to home . . .