Concerning concurrent jurisdiction for courts of limited jurisdiction over juvenile misdemeanor offenses.

 H-0976.1

HOUSE BILL 1752

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Duerr, Parshley, and Reed

Read first time 01/31/25. Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

AN ACT Relating to concurrent jurisdiction for courts of limited jurisdiction over juvenile misdemeanor offenses; reenacting and amending RCW 13.04.030 ; adding a new section to chapter 13.04 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that a quick response to alleged juvenile offenses may prevent further juvenile offenses and better serve the community. Given the large volume of cases heard in juvenile court, the legislature intends to provide greater flexibility in allowing courts of limited jurisdiction to have concurrent jurisdiction over less serious juvenile offenses. When courts of limited jurisdiction are capable of hearing these cases and respond more quickly, it will better serve the community to have this option.

Sec. 2. RCW 13.04.030 and 2024 c 232 s 2 and 2024 c 117 s 3 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows: