WA SB6022

Repeals Washington's "JR-25" policies that extended juvenile rehabilitation jurisdiction to age 25, returning the maximum age to 21 for juvenile offenders committed to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Eliminates community transition services, an electronic monitoring program that allowed juveniles to serve portions of their confinement in the community with supervision and access to treatment programs

Cites cost concerns as justification, noting juvenile rehabilitation costs approximately $257,000 per incarcerated individual annually compared to $76,000 at the Department of Corrections

Removes enhanced sentencing categories (A++ and B++) for certain violent offenses committed by 16 and 17-year-olds, including drive-by shooting, robbery in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, and certain sex offenses

Expands automatic adult court jurisdiction for juveniles ages 16-17 to include robbery in the first degree, drive-by shooting, and burglary in the first degree with prior offenses