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Statutes > Washington > Title-9 > 9-94a > 9-94a-517Table 3 — Drug offense sentencing grid.
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TABLE 3
DRUG OFFENSE SENTENCING GRID
Seriousness
Level Offender Score
0 to 2 Offender Score
3 to 5 Offender Score
6 to 9 or more III 51 to 68 months 68+ to 100 months 100+ to 120 months II 12+ to 20 months 20+ to 60 months 60+ to 120 months I 0 to 6 months 6+ to 18 months 12+ to 24 months
References to months represent the standard sentence ranges. 12+ equals one year and one day.
(2) The court may utilize any other sanctions or alternatives as authorized by law, including but not limited to the special drug offender sentencing alternative under RCW 9.94A.660 or drug court under RCW 2.28.170.
(3) Nothing in this section creates an entitlement for a criminal defendant to any specific sanction, alternative, sentence option, or substance abuse treatment.
[2002 c 290 § 8.]
Notes: Intent -- 2002 c 290: "It is the intent of the legislature to increase the use of effective substance abuse treatment for defendants and offenders in Washington in order to make frugal use of state and local resources, thus reducing recidivism and increasing the likelihood that defendants and offenders will become productive and law-abiding persons. The legislature recognizes that substance abuse treatment can be effective if it is well planned and involves adequate monitoring, and that substance abuse and addiction is a public safety and public health issue that must be more effectively addressed if recidivism is to be reduced. The legislature intends that sentences for drug offenses accurately reflect the adverse impact of substance abuse and addiction on public safety, that the public must have protection from violent offenders, and further intends that such sentences be based on policies that are supported by research and public policy goals established by the legislature." [2002 c 290 § 1.]
Effective date -- 2002 c 290 §§ 7-11 and 14-23: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.
