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WA HB2595

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Strom Peterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing deadline for collateral attacks on criminal judgments and sentences from one year to three years after the judgment becomes final

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026
Civil Rights & Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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