Nothing in chapter 290, Laws of 2002 creates an entitlement for a criminal defendant to any specific sanction, alternative, sentence option, or substance abuse treatment.

NOTES:

Effective date2002 c 290 §§ 1, 4-6, 12, 13, 26, and 27: See note following RCW 71.24.580.
Intent2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
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Terms Used In Washington Code 9.94A.923

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.