WA HB1246

Requires prosecutors to file charges in juvenile court (rather than divert) when an alleged offender has three or more prior diversion agreements on their criminal history

Increases offense category classifications for numerous juvenile crimes, including assault, drug sales, sex offenses, firearm possession, motor vehicle theft, and hit-and-run offenses

Removes the mandatory minimum 10-day confinement for juveniles found in illegal possession of a firearm, replacing it with standard range sentencing guidelines

Establishes fines up to $25,000 for community agencies contracted to provide juvenile diversion services that falsify information or inaccurately report juvenile attendance or progress

Repeals RCW 13.40.308, which established mandatory minimum sentences for juveniles adjudicated of motor vehicle theft-related offenses