(1)(a)
When an offender on parole has performed all obligations of his
or her release, including any and all legal financial
obligations, for such time as shall satisfy the indeterminate
sentence review board that his or her final release is not
incompatible with the best interests of society and the welfare
of the paroled individual, the board may make a final order of
discharge and issue a certificate of discharge to the offender.
(b) The board retains the jurisdiction to issue a
certificate of discharge after the expiration of the offender's
or parolee's maximum statutory sentence. If not earlier granted
and any and all legal financial obligations have been paid, the
board shall issue a final order of discharge three years from the
date of parole unless the parolee is on suspended or revoked
status at the expiration of the three years.
(c) The discharge, regardless of when issued, shall have the
effect of restoring all civil rights lost by operation of law
upon conviction, and the certification of discharge shall so
state.
(d) This restoration of civil rights shall not restore the
right to receive, possess, own, or transport firearms.
(e) The board shall issue a certificate of discharge to the
offender in person or by mail to the offender's last known
address.
(2) The board shall send to the department of corrections a
copy of every signed certificate of discharge for offender
sentences under the authority of the department of corrections.
(3) The discharge provided for in this section shall be
considered as a part of the sentence of the convicted person and
shall not in any manner be construed as affecting the powers of
the governor to pardon any such person.
[2007 c 363 § 4; 2007 c 171 § 2; 2002 c 16 § 3; 1993 c 140 § 4; 1980 c 75 § 1; 1961 c 187 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2007 c 171 § 2 and by 2007 c 363 § 4, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Intent -- 2002 c 16: See note following RCW 9.94A.637.