{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-13.40.0357","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 13.40.0357","heading":"Juvenile offender sentencing standards.","body":"DESCRIPTION AND OFFENSE CATEGORY\njuvenile\ndisposition\noffense\ncategory\ndescription (rcw citation)\njuvenile disposition\ncategory for\nattempt, bailjump,\nconspiracy, or\nsolicitation\nArson and Malicious Mischief\nA\nArson 1 (9A.48.020)\nB+\nB\nArson 2 (9A.48.030)\nC\nC\nReckless Burning 1 (9A.48.040)\nD\nD\nReckless Burning 2 (9A.48.050)\nE\nB\nMalicious Mischief 1 (9A.48.070)\nC\nC\nMalicious Mischief 2 (9A.48.080)\nD\nD\nMalicious Mischief 3 (9A.48.090)\nE\nE\nTampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus (9.40.100)\nE\nE\nTampering with Fire Alarm Apparatus with Intent to Commit Arson (9.40.105)\nE\nA\nPossession of Incendiary Device (9.40.120)\nB+\nAssault and Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm\nA\nAssault 1 (9A.36.011)\nB+\nB+\nAssault 2 (9A.36.021)\nC+\nC+\nAssault 3 (9A.36.031)\nD+\nD+\nAssault 4 (9A.36.041)\nE\nB+\nDrive-By Shooting (9A.36.045) committed at age 15 or under\nC+\nA++\nDrive-By Shooting (9A.36.045) committed at age 16 or 17\nA\nD+\nReckless Endangerment (9A.36.050)\nE\nC+\nPromoting Suicide Attempt (9A.36.060)\nD+\nD+\nCoercion (9A.36.070)\nE\nC+\nCustodial Assault (9A.36.100)\nD+\nBurglary and Trespass\nB+\nBurglary 1 (9A.52.020) committed at\nage 15 or under\nC+\nA-\nBurglary 1 (9A.52.020) committed at\nage 16 or 17\nB+\nB\nResidential Burglary (9A.52.025)\nC\nB\nBurglary 2 (9A.52.030)\nC\nD\nBurglary Tools (Possession of) (9A.52.060)\nE\nD\nCriminal Trespass 1 (9A.52.070)\nE\nE\nCriminal Trespass 2 (9A.52.080)\nE\nC\nMineral Trespass (78.44.330)\nC\nC\nVehicle Prowling 1 (9A.52.095)\nD\nD\nVehicle Prowling 2 (9A.52.100)\nE\nDrugs\nE\nPossession/Consumption of Alcohol (66.44.270)\nE\nC\nIllegally Obtaining Legend Drug (69.41.020)\nD\nC+\nSale, Delivery, Possession of Legend Drug with Intent to Sell (69.41.030(2)(a))\nD+\nE\nPossession of Legend\nDrug (69.41.030(2)(b))\nE\nB+\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Sale (69.50.401(2) (a) or (b))\nB+\nC\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Sale (69.50.401(2)(c))\nC\nE\nPossession of Cannabis \u003c40 grams (69.50.4014)\nE\nC\nFraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance (69.50.403)\nC\nC+\nSale of Controlled Substance for Profit (69.50.410)\nC+\nE\nUnlawful Inhalation (9.47A.020)\nE\nB\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Narcotic, Methamphetamine, or Flunitrazepam Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (a) or (b))\nB\nC\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Nonnarcotic Counterfeit Substances (69.50.4011(2) (c), (d), or (e))\nC\nE\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4013)\nE\nC\nViolation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Possession of a Controlled Substance (69.50.4012)\nC\nFirearms and Weapons\nB\nTheft of Firearm (9A.56.300)\nC\nB\nPossession of Stolen Firearm\n(9A.56.310)\nC\nE\nCarrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit (9.41.050)\nE\nC\nPossession of Firearms by Minor (\u003c18) (9.41.040(2)(a) (v))\nC\nD+\nPossession of Dangerous Weapon (9.41.250)\nE\nD\nIntimidating Another Person by use of Weapon (9.41.270)\nE\nHomicide\nA+\nMurder 1 (9A.32.030)\nA\nA+\nMurder 2 (9A.32.050)\nB+\nB+\nManslaughter 1 (9A.32.060)\nC+\nC+\nManslaughter 2 (9A.32.070)\nD+\nB+\nVehicular Homicide (46.61.520)\nC+\nKidnapping\nA\nKidnap 1 (9A.40.020)\nB+\nB+\nKidnap 2 (9A.40.030)\nC+\nC+\nUnlawful Imprisonment (9A.40.040)\nD+\nObstructing Governmental Operation\nD\nObstructing a Law Enforcement Officer (9A.76.020)\nE\nE\nResisting Arrest (9A.76.040)\nE\nB\nIntroducing Contraband 1 (9A.76.140)\nC\nC\nIntroducing Contraband 2 (9A.76.150)\nD\nE\nIntroducing Contraband 3 (9A.76.160)\nE\nB+\nIntimidating a Public Servant (9A.76.180)\nC+\nB+\nIntimidating a Witness (9A.72.110)\nC+\nPublic Disturbance\nC+\nCriminal Mischief with Weapon (9A.84.010(2)(b))\nD+\nD+\nCriminal Mischief Without Weapon (9A.84.010(2)(a))\nE\nE\nFailure to Disperse (9A.84.020)\nE\nE\nDisorderly Conduct (9A.84.030)\nE\nSex Crimes\nA\nRape 1 (9A.44.040)\nB+\nB++\nRape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 14 or under\nB+\nA-\nRape 2 (9A.44.050) committed at age 15 through age 17\nB+\nC+\nRape 3 (9A.44.060)\nD+\nB++\nRape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)\ncommitted at age 14 or under\nB+\nA-\nRape of a Child 1 (9A.44.073)\ncommitted at age 15\nB+\nB+\nRape of a Child 2 (9A.44.076)\nC+\nB\nIncest 1 (9A.64.020(1))\nC\nC\nIncest 2 (9A.64.020(2))\nD\nD+\nIndecent Exposure (Victim \u003c14) (9A.88.010)\nE\nE\nIndecent Exposure (Victim 14 or over) (9A.88.010)\nE\nB+\nPromoting Prostitution 1 (9A.88.070)\nC+\nC+\nPromoting Prostitution 2 (9A.88.080)\nD+\nE\nO \u0026 A (Prostitution) (9A.88.030)\nE\nB+\nIndecent Liberties (9A.44.100)\nC+\nB++\nChild Molestation 1 (9A.44.083) committed at age 14 or under\nB+\nA-\nChild Molestation 1 (9A.44.083) committed at age 15 through age 17\nB+\nB\nChild Molestation 2 (9A.44.086)\nC+\nC\nFailure to Register as a Sex Offender (9A.44.132)\nD\nTheft, Robbery, Extortion, and Forgery\nB\nTheft 1 (9A.56.030)\nC\nC\nTheft 2 (9A.56.040)\nD\nD\nTheft 3 (9A.56.050)\nE\nB\nTheft of Livestock 1 and 2 (9A.56.080 and 9A.56.083)\nC\nC\nForgery (9A.60.020)\nD\nA\nRobbery 1 (9A.56.200) committed at\nage 15 or under\nB+\nA++\nRobbery 1 (9A.56.200) committed at\nage 16 or 17\nA\nB+\nRobbery 2 (9A.56.210)\nC+\nB+\nExtortion 1 (9A.56.120)\nC+\nC+\nExtortion 2 (9A.56.130)\nD+\nC\nIdentity Theft 1 (9.35.020(2))\nD\nD\nIdentity Theft 2 (9.35.020(3))\nE\nD\nImproperly Obtaining Financial Information (9.35.010)\nE\nB\nPossession of a Stolen Vehicle (9A.56.068)\nC\nB\nPossession of Stolen Property 1 (9A.56.150)\nC\nC\nPossession of Stolen Property 2 (9A.56.160)\nD\nD\nPossession of Stolen Property 3 (9A.56.170)\nE\nB\nTaking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (9A.56.070)\nC\nC\nTaking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (9A.56.075)\nD\nB\nTheft of a Motor Vehicle (9A.56.065)\nC\nMotor Vehicle Related Crimes\nE\nDriving Without a License (46.20.005)\nE\nB+\nHit and Run - Death (46.52.020(4)(a))\nC+\nC\nHit and Run - Injury (46.52.020(4)(b))\nD\nD\nHit and Run-Attended (46.52.020(5))\nE\nE\nHit and Run-Unattended (46.52.010)\nE\nC\nVehicular Assault (46.61.522)\nD\nC\nAttempting to Elude Pursuing Police Vehicle (46.61.024)\nD\nE\nReckless Driving (46.61.500)\nE\nD\nDriving While Under the Influence (46.61.502 and 46.61.504)\nE\nB+\nFelony Driving While Under the Influence (46.61.502(6))\nB\nB+\nFelony Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (46.61.504(6))\nB\nOther\nB\nAnimal Cruelty 1 (16.52.205)\nC\nB\nBomb Threat (9.61.160)\nC\nC\nEscape 11 (9A.76.110)\nC\nC\nEscape 21 (9A.76.120)\nC\nD\nEscape 3 (9A.76.130)\nE\nE\nObscene, Harassing, Etc., Phone Calls (9.61.230)\nE\nA\nOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class A Felony\nB+\nB\nOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class B Felony\nC\nC\nOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Class C Felony\nD\nD\nOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Gross Misdemeanor\nE\nE\nOther Offense Equivalent to an Adult Misdemeanor\nE\nV\nViolation of Order of Restitution, Community Supervision, or Confinement (13.40.200)2\nV\n1Escape 1 and 2 and Attempted Escape 1 and 2 are classed as C offenses and the standard range is established as follows:\n1st escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 28 days confinement\n2nd escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 8 weeks confinement\n3rd and subsequent escape or attempted escape during 12-month period - 12 weeks confinement\n2If the court finds that a respondent has violated terms of an order, it may impose a penalty of up to 30 days of confinement.\nJUVENILE SENTENCING STANDARDS\nThis schedule must be used for juvenile offenders. The court may select sentencing option A, B, C, or D.\nOPTION A\nJUVENILE OFFENDER SENTENCING GRID\nSTANDARD RANGE\nA++\n129 to 260 weeks for all category A++ offenses\nA+\n180 weeks to age 21 for all category A+ offenses\nA\n103-129 weeks for all category A offenses\nA-\n30-40 weeks\n52-65 weeks\n80-100 weeks\n103-129 weeks\n103-129 weeks\nB++\n15-36 weeks\n52-65 weeks\n80-100 weeks\n103-129 weeks\n103-129 weeks\nCURRENT\nB+\n15-36 weeks\n15-36 weeks\n52-65 weeks\n80-100 weeks\n103-129 weeks\nOFFENSE\nB\nLS\nLS\n15-36 weeks\n15-36 weeks\n52-65 weeks\nCATEGORY\nC+\nLS\nLS\nLS\n15-36 weeks\n15-36 weeks\nC\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\n15-36 weeks\nD+\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nD\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nE\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nLS\nPRIOR\n0\n1\n2\n3\n4 or more\nADJUDICATIONS\nNOTE: References in the grid to days or weeks mean periods of confinement. \"LS\" means \"local sanctions\" as defined in RCW 13.40.020.\n(1) The vertical axis of the grid is the current offense category. The current offense category is determined by the offense of adjudication.\n(2) The horizontal axis of the grid is the number of prior adjudications included in the juvenile's criminal history. Each prior felony adjudication shall count as one point. Each prior violation, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor adjudication shall count as 1/4 point. Fractional points shall be rounded down.\n(3) The standard range disposition for each offense is determined by the intersection of the column defined by the prior adjudications and the row defined by the current offense category.\n(4) RCW 13.40.180 applies if the offender is being sentenced for more than one offense.\n(5) A current offense that is a violation is equivalent to an offense category of E. However, a disposition for a violation shall not include confinement.\nOR\nOPTION B\nSUSPENDED DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE\n(1) If the offender is subject to a standard range disposition involving confinement by the department, the court may impose the standard range and suspend the disposition on condition that the offender comply with one or more local sanctions and any educational or treatment requirement. The treatment programs provided to the offender must be either research-based best practice programs as identified by the Washington state institute for public policy or the joint legislative audit and review committee, or for chemical dependency treatment programs or services, they must be evidence-based or research-based best practice programs. For the purposes of this subsection:\n(a) \"Evidence-based\" means a program or practice that has had multiple site random controlled trials across heterogeneous populations demonstrating that the program or practice is effective for the population; and\n(b) \"Research-based\" means a program or practice that has some research demonstrating effectiveness, but that does not yet meet the standard of evidence-based practices.\n(2) If the offender fails to comply with the suspended disposition, the court may impose sanctions pursuant to RCW 13.40.200 or may revoke the suspended disposition and order the disposition's execution.\n(3) An offender is ineligible for the suspended disposition option under this section if the offender:\n(a) Is adjudicated of an A+ or A++ offense;\n(b) Is fourteen years of age or older and is adjudicated of one or more of the following offenses:\n(i) A class A offense, or an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit a class A offense;\n(ii) Manslaughter in the first degree (RCW 9A.32.060);\n(iii) Assault in the second degree (RCW 9A.36.021), extortion in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.120), kidnapping in the second degree (RCW 9A.40.030), drive-by shooting (RCW 9A.36.045), vehicular homicide (RCW 46.61.520), hit and run death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)), or manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070); or\n(iv) Violation of the uniform controlled substances act (RCW 69.50.401(2) (a) and (b)), when the offense includes infliction of bodily harm upon another or when during the commission or immediate withdrawal from the offense the respondent was armed with a deadly weapon;\n(c) Is ordered to serve a disposition for a firearm violation under RCW 13.40.193;\n(d) Is adjudicated of a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030; or\n(e) Has a prior option B disposition.\nOR\nOPTION C\nCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY/MENTAL HEALTH DISPOSITION ALTERNATIVE\nIf the juvenile offender is subject to a standard range disposition of local sanctions or 15 to 36 weeks of confinement and has not committed a B++ or B+ offense, the court may impose a disposition under RCW 13.40.160(4) and 13.40.165.\nOR\nOPTION D\nMANIFEST INJUSTICE\nIf the court determines that a disposition under option A, B, or C would effectuate a manifest injustice, the court shall impose a disposition outside the standard range under RCW 13.40.160(2).","path":["Title 13","Chapter 13.40"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=13.40.0357","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T01:03:04Z","sha256":"c726192010de4bbc2bf9532ecd6ec0e702b6d67f5c448b88e9a49cd6ee183c83","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-13.40.0351","next":"us-wa/rcw-13.40.038"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}