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WA HB2595
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Strom Peterson
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AI Summary
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Extends the filing deadline for collateral attacks on criminal judgments and sentences from one year to three years after the judgment becomes final
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Collateral attacks include personal restraint petitions, habeas corpus petitions, motions to vacate judgment, motions to withdraw guilty plea, motions for new trial, and motions to arrest judgment
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Requires the Department of Corrections to notify all persons currently serving incarceration, probation, parole, or community supervision for felony convictions about the updated time limits
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Authorizes the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation of indigent adult or juvenile offenders who have a right to counsel at state expense for prosecuting or responding to collateral attacks
Legislative Description
Concerning collateral attacks on judgment and sentence in criminal cases.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations.
2/4/2026