The state would save money by cutting back supervision of released criminals – including murderers and rapists – under a bill that has passed the state Legislature.
OLYMPIA, Wash. —
The state would save money by cutting back supervision of released criminals – including murderers and rapists – under a bill that has passed the state Legislature.
The measure was criticized heavily by Senate Republicans, who say whittled-down community supervision could put public safety at risk. Majority Democrats countered that studies show the supervision cutbacks would have little statistical affect on crime.
The bill could save the state about $50 million in the cash-strapped state budget. It now heads to Gov. Chris Gregoire for final approval.
—
The community supervision is bill is Senate Bill 5288.
