Washington Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases

• Category: Washington Federal - District Court - Western District
• State: Washington
• Control #: WA-SKU-0243
• Format: PDF

Description

Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases The Washington Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases is a framework for reducing the backlog of criminal cases in Washington jurisdictions. It is designed to ensure the swift and efficient disposition of criminal cases without compromising public safety or the rights of the accused. The Plan applies to both misdemeanor and felony cases and includes a variety of strategies and measures. The Plan seeks to reduce the backlog of cases by utilizing the following strategies and measures: 1. Pre-trial Release: Establishing a system of pre-trial release for certain low-risk defendants who are awaiting trial. 2. Case Resolution: Encouraging prosecutors and defense attorneys to work together to expedite the resolution of cases. This includes the use of plea agreements, settlements, and other forms of case resolution. 3. Judicial Management: Establishing a system of judicial management to ensure that cases are heard in a timely and efficient manner. 4. Victim Services: Establishing a system of victim services and support to ensure that victims are supported throughout the criminal justice process. 5. Alternative Sentencing Options: Establishing alternative sentencing options such as drug courts, mental health courts, and other forms of alternative sentencing. 6. Community Corrections: Establishing community corrections programs to ensure that offenders are supervised while in the community. 7. Data and Performance Measurement: Establishing a system of data collection and performance measurement to track the progress of the Plan. The Washington Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases is a comprehensive approach to criminal case processing that seeks to reduce the backlog of cases while ensuring the fair and efficient administration of justice. The Plan is currently in effect in all Washington jurisdictions and is expected to have a positive impact on the state's criminal justice system.

The Washington Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases is a framework for reducing the backlog of criminal cases in Washington jurisdictions. It is designed to ensure the swift and efficient disposition of criminal cases without compromising public safety or the rights of the accused. The Plan applies to both misdemeanor and felony cases and includes a variety of strategies and measures. The Plan seeks to reduce the backlog of cases by utilizing the following strategies and measures: 1. Pre-trial Release: Establishing a system of pre-trial release for certain low-risk defendants who are awaiting trial. 2. Case Resolution: Encouraging prosecutors and defense attorneys to work together to expedite the resolution of cases. This includes the use of plea agreements, settlements, and other forms of case resolution. 3. Judicial Management: Establishing a system of judicial management to ensure that cases are heard in a timely and efficient manner. 4. Victim Services: Establishing a system of victim services and support to ensure that victims are supported throughout the criminal justice process. 5. Alternative Sentencing Options: Establishing alternative sentencing options such as drug courts, mental health courts, and other forms of alternative sentencing. 6. Community Corrections: Establishing community corrections programs to ensure that offenders are supervised while in the community. 7. Data and Performance Measurement: Establishing a system of data collection and performance measurement to track the progress of the Plan. The Washington Plan for Prompt Disposition of Criminal Cases is a comprehensive approach to criminal case processing that seeks to reduce the backlog of cases while ensuring the fair and efficient administration of justice. The Plan is currently in effect in all Washington jurisdictions and is expected to have a positive impact on the state's criminal justice system.