RCW 9.95.055
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The indeterminate sentence review board is hereby granted authority, in the event of a declaration by the governor that a war emergency exists, including a general mobilization, and for the duration thereof only, to reduce downward the minimum term, as set by the board, of any inmate under the jurisdiction of the board confined in a state correctional facility, who will be accepted by and inducted into the armed services: PROVIDED, That a reduction downward shall not be made under this section for those inmates who:
(1)Are confined for
(a)treason;
(b)murder in the first degree; or
(c)rape of a child in the first degree where the victim is under ten years of age or an equivalent offense under prior law;
(2)are being considered for civil commitment as a sexually violent predator under chapter 71.09 RCW; or
(3)were sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507 for a crime committed on or after September 1, 2001.
[ 2009 c 28 s 23 ; 2003 c 218 s 3 ; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 325 ; 1992 c 7 s 25 ; 1951 c 239 s 1 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040 .
Intent — Severability — Effective dates — 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250 .
Application — 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 ss 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030 .