Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525 (2026)

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The offender score is measured on the horizontal axis of the sentencing grid. The offender score rules are as follows:

The offender score is the sum of points accrued under this section rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(1)(a) A prior conviction is a conviction which exists before the date of sentencing for the offense for which the offender score is being computed. Convictions entered or sentenced on the same date as the conviction for which the offender score is being computed shall be deemed "other current offenses" within the meaning of RCW 9.94A.589.

(b) For the purposes of this section, adjudications of guilt pursuant to Title 13 RCW which are not murder in the first or second degree or class A felony sex offenses may not be included in the offender score.

(2)(a) Class A and sex prior felony convictions shall always be included in the offender score.

(b) Class B prior felony convictions other than sex offenses shall not be included in the offender score, if since the last date of release from confinement (including full-time residential treatment) pursuant to a felony conviction, if any, or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender had spent ten consecutive years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(c) Except as provided in (e) of this subsection, class C prior felony convictions other than sex offenses shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last date of release from confinement (including full-time residential treatment) pursuant to a felony conviction, if any, or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender had spent five consecutive years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(d) Except as provided in (e) of this subsection, serious traffic convictions shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last date of release from confinement (including full-time residential treatment) pursuant to a conviction, if any, or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender spent five years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(e) If the present conviction is felony driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.502(6)) or felony physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.504(6)), all predicate crimes for the offense as defined by RCW 46.61.5055(14) shall be included in the offender score, and prior convictions for felony driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.502(6)) or felony physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.504(6)) shall always be included in the offender score. All other convictions of the defendant shall be scored according to this section.

(f) Prior convictions for a repetitive domestic violence offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last date of release from confinement or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender had spent ten consecutive years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(g) This subsection applies to both prior adult convictions and prior juvenile adjudications.

(3) Out-of-state convictions for offenses shall be classified according to the comparable offense definitions and sentences provided by Washington law. Federal convictions for offenses shall be classified according to the comparable offense definitions and sentences provided by Washington law. Neither out-of-state or federal convictions which would have been presumptively adjudicated in juvenile court under Washington law may be included in the offender score unless they are comparable to murder in the first or second degree or a class A felony sex offense. If there is no clearly comparable offense under Washington law or the offense is one that is usually considered subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, the offense shall be scored as a class C felony equivalent if it was a felony under the relevant federal statute.

(4) Score prior convictions for felony anticipatory offenses (attempts, criminal solicitations, and criminal conspiracies) the same as if they were convictions for completed offenses.

(5)(a) In the case of multiple prior convictions, for the purpose of computing the offender score, count all convictions separately, except:

(i) Prior offenses which were found, under RCW 9.94A.589(1)(a), to encompass the same criminal conduct, shall be counted as one offense, the offense that yields the highest offender score. The current sentencing court shall determine with respect to other prior adult offenses for which sentences were served concurrently or prior juvenile offenses for which sentences were served consecutively, whether those offenses shall be counted as one offense or as separate offenses using the "same criminal conduct" analysis found in RCW 9.94A.589(1)(a), and if the court finds that they shall be counted as one offense, then the offense that yields the highest offender score shall be used. The current sentencing court may presume that such other prior offenses were not the same criminal conduct from sentences imposed on separate dates, or in separate counties or jurisdictions, or in separate complaints, indictments, or informations;

(ii) In the case of multiple prior convictions for offenses committed before July 1, 1986, for the purpose of computing the offender score, count all convictions or adjudications served concurrently as one offense. Use the conviction for the offense that yields the highest offender score.

(b) As used in this subsection (5), "served concurrently" means that: (i) The latter sentence was imposed with specific reference to the former; (ii) the concurrent relationship of the sentences was judicially imposed; and (iii) the concurrent timing of the sentences was not the result of a probation or parole revocation on the former offense.

(6) If the present conviction is one of the anticipatory offenses of criminal attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, count each prior conviction as if the present conviction were for a completed offense. When these convictions are used as criminal history, score them the same as a completed crime.

(7) If the present conviction is for a nonviolent offense and not covered by subsection (11), (12), or (13) of this section, count one point for each adult prior felony conviction and one point for each juvenile prior violent felony conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section.

(8) If the present conviction is for a violent offense and not covered in subsection (9), (10), (11), (12), or (13) of this section, count two points for each prior adult violent felony conviction and juvenile violent felony conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section, and one point for each prior adult nonviolent felony conviction.

(9) If the present conviction is for a serious violent offense, count three points for prior adult convictions and juvenile convictions which are scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section for crimes in this category, two points for each prior adult and scorable juvenile violent conviction (not already counted), and one point for each prior adult nonviolent felony conviction.

(10) If the present conviction is for Burglary 1, count prior convictions as in subsection (8) of this section; however count two points for each prior Burglary 2 or residential burglary conviction.

(11) If the present conviction is for a felony traffic offense count two points for each prior conviction for Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault; for each felony offense count one point for each adult prior conviction and 1/2 point for each juvenile prior conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section; for each serious traffic offense, other than those used for an enhancement pursuant to RCW 46.61.520(2), count one point for each adult prior conviction and 1/2 point for each juvenile prior conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section; count one point for each adult prior conviction for operation of a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

(12) If the present conviction is for homicide by watercraft or assault by watercraft count two points for each adult prior conviction for homicide by watercraft or assault by watercraft; for each felony offense count one point for each adult prior conviction and 1/2 point for each juvenile prior conviction which would be scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section; count one point for each adult prior conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or operation of a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

(13) If the present conviction is for manufacture of methamphetamine count three points for each adult prior manufacture of methamphetamine conviction. If the present conviction is for a drug offense and the offender has a criminal history that includes a sex offense or serious violent offense, count three points for each adult prior felony drug offense conviction. All other felonies are scored as in subsection (8) of this section if the current drug offense is violent, or as in subsection (7) of this section if the current drug offense is nonviolent.

(14) If the present conviction is for Escape from Community Custody, RCW 72.09.310, count only adult prior escape convictions in the offender score. Count prior escape convictions as one point.

(15) If the present conviction is for Escape 1, RCW 9A.76.110, or Escape 2, RCW 9A.76.120, count adult prior convictions as one point and juvenile prior convictions which are scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section as 1/2 point.

(16) If the present conviction is for Burglary 2 or residential burglary, count priors as in subsection (7) of this section; however, count two points for each prior Burglary 1 conviction, and two points for each prior Burglary 2 or residential burglary conviction.

(17) If the present conviction is for a sex offense, count priors as in subsections (7) through (11) and (13) through (16) of this section; however count three points for each adult prior sex offense conviction and juvenile prior class A felony sex offense adjudication.

(18) If the present conviction is for failure to register as a sex offender under RCW * 9A.44.130 or 9A.44.132, count priors as in subsections (7) through (11) and (13) through (16) of this section; however count three points for each adult prior sex offense conviction and juvenile prior sex offense conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section, excluding adult prior convictions for failure to register as a sex offender under RCW * 9A.44.130 or 9A.44.132, which shall count as one point.

(19) If the present conviction is for an offense committed while the offender was under community custody, add one point. For purposes of this subsection, community custody includes community placement or postrelease supervision, as defined in chapter 9.94B RCW.

(20) If the present conviction is for Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1, or Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2, count priors as in subsections (7) through (18) of this section; however count one point for prior convictions of Vehicle Prowling 2, and three points for each adult prior Theft 1 (of a motor vehicle), Theft 2 (of a motor vehicle), Possession of Stolen Property 1 (of a motor vehicle), Possession of Stolen Property 2 (of a motor vehicle), Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1, or Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 conviction.

(21) If the present conviction is for a felony domestic violence offense where domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 was pleaded and proven, count priors as in subsections (7) through (20) of this section; however, count points as follows:

(a) Count two points for each adult prior conviction where domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 was pleaded and proven after August 1, 2011, for any of the following offenses: A felony violation of a no-contact or protection order (RCW 7.105.450 or former RCW 26.50.110), felony Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020(2)(b)), felony Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110(5)(b)), Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020), Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020), Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030), Unlawful imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040), Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200), Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210), Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011), Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021), Assault 3 (RCW 9A.36.031), Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020), or Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030);

(b) Count two points for each adult prior conviction where domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 was pleaded and proven after July 23, 2017, for any of the following offenses: Assault of a child in the first degree, RCW 9A.36.120; Assault of a child in the second degree, RCW 9A.36.130; Assault of a child in the third degree, RCW 9A.36.140; Criminal Mistreatment in the first degree, RCW 9A.42.020; or Criminal Mistreatment in the second degree, RCW 9A.42.030; and

(c) Count one point for each adult prior conviction for a repetitive domestic violence offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, where domestic violence as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, was pleaded and proven after August 1, 2011.

(22) The fact that a prior conviction was not included in an offender's offender score or criminal history at a previous sentencing shall have no bearing on whether it is included in the criminal history or offender score for the current offense. Prior convictions that were not counted in the offender score or included in criminal history under repealed or previous versions of the sentencing reform act shall be included in criminal history and shall count in the offender score if the current version of the sentencing reform act requires including or counting those convictions. Prior convictions that were not included in criminal history or in the offender score shall be included upon any resentencing to ensure imposition of an accurate sentence.

[ 2023 c 415 s 2; 2021 c 215 s 100; 2017 c 272 s 3; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 35 s 8; 2011 c 166 s 3; 2010 c 274 s 403; 2008 c 231 s 3. Prior: 2007 c 199 s 8; 2007 c 116 s 1; prior: 2006 c 128 s 6; 2006 c 73 s 7; prior: 2002 c 290 s 3; 2002 c 107 s 3; 2001 c 264 s 5; 2000 c 28 s 15; prior: 1999 c 352 s 10; 1999 c 331 s 1; 1998 c 211 s 4; 1997 c 338 s 5; prior: 1995 c 316 s 1; 1995 c 101 s 1; prior: 1992 c 145 s 10; 1992 c 75 s 4; 1990 c 3 s 706; 1989 c 271 s 103; prior: 1988 c 157 s 3; 1988 c 153 s 12; 1987 c 456 s 4; 1986 c 257 s 25; 1984 c 209 s 19; 1983 c 115 s 7. Formerly RCW 9.94A.360.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note: 2010 c 267 removed from RCW 9A.44.130 provisions relating to the crime of "failure to register" as a sex offender or kidnapping offender, and placed similar provisions in RCW 9A.44.132.

Intent—2023 c 415: "The legislature intends to:

(1) Give real effect to the juvenile justice system's express goals of rehabilitation and reintegration;

(2) Bring Washington in line with the majority of states, which do not consider prior juvenile offenses in sentencing range calculations for adults;

(3) Recognize the expansive body of scientific research on brain development, which shows that adolescent's perception, judgment, and decision making differs significantly from that of adults;

(4) Facilitate the provision of due process by granting the procedural protections of a criminal proceeding in any adjudication which may be used to determine the severity of a criminal sentence; and

(5) Recognize how grave disproportionality within the juvenile legal system may subsequently impact sentencing ranges in adult court." [ 2023 c 415 s 1.]

Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.

Intent—2010 c 274: See note following RCW 10.31.100.

Intent—2008 c 231 ss 2-4: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Application—2008 c 231 ss 2 and 3: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.

Effective date—2007 c 116: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 116 s 2.]

Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.

Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 2 and 3: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.

Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.

Finding—Application—2002 c 107: See notes following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective date—2001 c 264: See note following RCW 9A.76.110.

Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.

Effective date—1999 c 331: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 14, 1999]." [ 1999 c 331 s 5.]

Effective date—1998 c 211: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.

Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.

Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.

Application—1989 c 271 ss 101-111: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.

Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.

Application—1988 c 157: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective date—Application of increased sanctions—1988 c 153: See notes following RCW 9.94A.030.

Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.

Effective date—1986 c 257 ss 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

The offender score is measured on the horizontal axis of the sentencing grid. The offender score rules are as follows:

The offender score is the sum of points accrued under this section rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(2)(a) Class A and sex prior felony convictions shall always be included in the offender score.

(b) Class B prior felony convictions other than sex offenses shall not be included in the offender score, if since the last date of release from confinement (including full-time residential treatment) pursuant to a felony conviction, if any, or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender had spent 10 consecutive years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(f) Prior convictions for a repetitive domestic violence offense, as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last date of release from confinement or entry of judgment and sentence, the offender had spent 10 consecutive years in the community without committing any crime that subsequently results in a conviction.

(g) This subsection applies to both prior adult convictions and prior juvenile adjudications.

(4) Score prior convictions for felony anticipatory offenses (attempts, criminal solicitations, and criminal conspiracies) the same as if they were convictions for completed offenses.

(5)(a) In the case of multiple prior convictions, for the purpose of computing the offender score, count all convictions separately, except:

(10) If the present conviction is for Burglary 1, count prior convictions as in subsection (8) of this section; however count two points for each prior Burglary 2 or residential burglary conviction.

(14) If the present conviction is for Escape from Community Custody, RCW 72.09.310, count only adult prior escape convictions in the offender score. Count prior escape convictions as one point.

(17) If the present conviction is for a sex offense, count priors as in subsections (7) through (11) and (13) through (16) of this section; however, count three points for each adult prior sex offense conviction and juvenile prior class A felony sex offense adjudication.

(18) If the present conviction is for failure to register as a sex offender under RCW * 9A.44.130 or 9A.44.132, count priors as in subsections (7) through (11) and (13) through (16) of this section; however, count three points for each adult prior sex offense conviction and juvenile prior sex offense conviction which is scorable under subsection (1)(b) of this section, excluding adult prior convictions for failure to register as a sex offender under RCW * 9A.44.130 or 9A.44.132, which shall count as one point.

[ 2024 c 306 s 6; 2023 c 415 s 2; 2021 c 215 s 100; 2017 c 272 s 3; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 35 s 8; 2011 c 166 s 3; 2010 c 274 s 403; 2008 c 231 s 3. Prior: 2007 c 199 s 8; 2007 c 116 s 1; prior: 2006 c 128 s 6; 2006 c 73 s 7; prior: 2002 c 290 s 3; 2002 c 107 s 3; 2001 c 264 s 5; 2000 c 28 s 15; prior: 1999 c 352 s 10; 1999 c 331 s 1; 1998 c 211 s 4; 1997 c 338 s 5; prior: 1995 c 316 s 1; 1995 c 101 s 1; prior: 1992 c 145 s 10; 1992 c 75 s 4; 1990 c 3 s 706; 1989 c 271 s 103; prior: 1988 c 157 s 3; 1988 c 153 s 12; 1987 c 456 s 4; 1986 c 257 s 25; 1984 c 209 s 19; 1983 c 115 s 7. Formerly RCW 9.94A.360.]

Notes:

Effective date—2024 c 306: See note following RCW 9.94A.661.

Intent—2023 c 415: "The legislature intends to:

(1) Give real effect to the juvenile justice system's express goals of rehabilitation and reintegration;

(2) Bring Washington in line with the majority of states, which do not consider prior juvenile offenses in sentencing range calculations for adults;

(3) Recognize the expansive body of scientific research on brain development, which shows that adolescent's perception, judgment, and decision making differs significantly from that of adults;

(4) Facilitate the provision of due process by granting the procedural protections of a criminal proceeding in any adjudication which may be used to determine the severity of a criminal sentence; and

(5) Recognize how grave disproportionality within the juvenile legal system may subsequently impact sentencing ranges in adult court." [ 2023 c 415 s 1.]

Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.

Intent—2010 c 274: See note following RCW 10.31.100.

Intent—2008 c 231 ss 2-4: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Application—2008 c 231 ss 2 and 3: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.

Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.

Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.

Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 2 and 3: See note following RCW 9.94A.515.

Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.

Finding—Application—2002 c 107: See notes following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective date—2001 c 264: See note following RCW 9A.76.110.

Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.

Effective date—1998 c 211: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.

Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.

Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.

Application—1989 c 271 ss 101-111: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.

Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.

Application—1988 c 157: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective date—Application of increased sanctions—1988 c 153: See notes following RCW 9.94A.030.

Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.

Effective date—1986 c 257 ss 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 760 cases (180 in the last 5 years), 2002–2026 · leading case: State v. Schwartz, 450 P.3d 141 (Wash. 2019).

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State v. Schwartz, 450 P.3d 141 (Wash. 2019). · cites it 43× “To properly calculate a defendant's offender score, trial courts must determine a defendant's criminal history based on his or her prior convictions under the statutory formula ofRCW 9.94A.525. State v. Ross, 152 ^ Nothing in this opinion should be read as expressing any view as…”

State v. Ross, 95 P.3d 1225 (Wash. 2009). · cites it 19× “" RCW 9.94A.525(1). But the SRA also mandates that a defendant's offender score is to be calculated by using "all other current and prior convictions as if they were prior convictions.”

State v. Ross, 152 Wash. 2d 220 (Wash. 2004). · cites it 18× “” RCW 9.94A.525(1). But the SRA also mandates that a defendant’s offender score is to be calculated by using “all other current and prior convictions as if they were prior convictions.”

State v. Ervin, 169 Wash. 2d 815 (Wash. 2010). · cites it 10× “73, § 7, but has in no way altered the “in the community” language interpreted by Nichols.”

State v. Ervin, 239 P.3d 354 (Wash. 2010). · cites it 10× “This legislative acquiescence in the Nichols interpretation of the term strongly favors Ervin's interpretation of the statute.”

State v. Rodriguez, 335 P.3d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 21× “4 *956 (1) Prior conviction requirement under the SRA ¶15 Generally, an offender score is calculated based on RCW 9.94A.525. RCW 9.94A.525(1) defines what is considered a “prior conviction” and states: A prior conviction is a conviction which exists before the date of sentencing…”

State v. Jones, 149 P.3d 636 (Wash. 2006). · cites it 10× “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW 9.”

State v. Mehrabian, 308 P.3d 660 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 13× “The recodified language for class C felony convictions is substantially similar to the prior version, and the relevant language (italicized) is identical: [C]lass C prior felony convictions other than sex offenses shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last…”

State v. Jones, 159 Wash. 2d 231 (Wash. 2006). · cites it 8× “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW *237 9.”

State v. Varga, 86 P.3d 139 (Wash. 2004). · cites it 5× “030 of the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) of 1981 may require sentencing courts to include previously "washed out" convictions when determining defendants' criminal histories and offender scores for crimes committed after the amendments' effective date, June 13, 2002.”

State v. Jordan, 325 P.3d 181 (Wash. 2014). · cites it 11× “Jordan petitioned this court for review, insisting the Court of Appeals’ comparability analysis was flawed because it failed to appreciate the differences between self-defense in Washington and Texas.”

State v. Moeurn, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010). · cites it 8× “Former RCW 9.94A.525 provided in pertinent part: The offender score is the sum of points accrued under this section rounded down to the nearest whole number.”

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— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(1) — 98 cases

State v. Rodriguez, 335 P.3d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “4 *956 (1) Prior conviction requirement under the SRA ¶15 Generally, an offender score is calculated based on RCW 9.94A.525. RCW 9.94A.525(1) defines what is considered a “prior conviction” and states: A prior conviction is a conviction which exists before the date of sentencing…”

State v. Yates, 168 P.3d 359 (Wash. 2007).

State v. Yates, 161 Wash. 2d 714 (Wash. 2007).

State v. Watson, 51 P.3d 66 (Wash. 2002).

State v. Ross, 95 P.3d 1225 (Wash. 2009). “" RCW 9.94A.525(1). But the SRA also mandates that a defendant's offender score is to be calculated by using "all other current and prior convictions as if they were prior convictions.”

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(1)(A) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Gordon Lee McVay (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(1)(a) — 6 cases

State Of Washington, V. Brendon W. Jacques (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

State Of Washington, V. Gabriel Joseph Morales (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).

State Of Washington, V. Robert Patrick Arviso (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

State Of Washington, V. Preston Brown-lee (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

State Of Washington, V. Suganthan Kathierson (Wash. Ct. App. 2026).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(1)(b) — 33 cases

State Of Washington, V Christian D. Solomon-gibson, 563 P.3d 1079 (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

State Of Washington, V. Brendon W. Jacques (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

State Of Washington, V. Preston Brown-lee (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

State of Washington v. Zachary Gene Boyce (Wash. Ct. App. 2026).

Pers. Restraint Petition Of Johnny Cassanova Twitty (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(1)(c) — 2 cases

State Of Washington, Respondent/cr-appellant V. Jorge Nava Martinez, Jr., Appellant/cr-respondent (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).

State Of Washington, V. Juan Jose Macias (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(10) — 7 cases

State v. Jackson, 117 P.3d 1182 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

State v. Williams, 336 P.3d 1152 (Wash. 2014).

State Of Washington v. Eric v. Trent (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

State of Washington v. James Ray House, Jr., 553 P.3d 1157 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(11) — 16 cases

In re the Pers. Restraint of Percer, 150 Wash. 2d 41 (Wash. 2003).

State v. King, 253 P.3d 120 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

State v. McAninch, 358 P.3d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

State v. Hernandez, 342 P.3d 820 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

State v. Larkins, 199 P.3d 441 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(12) — 10 cases

State v. Ross, 152 Wash. 2d 220 (Wash. 2004). “” RCW 9.94A.525(1). But the SRA also mandates that a defendant’s offender score is to be calculated by using “all other current and prior convictions as if they were prior convictions.”

State v. Ginn, 128 Wash. App. 872 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

State v. Ginn, 117 P.3d 1155 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

State v. Pedro, 201 P.3d 398 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(13) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Michael Lee Summa (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(14) — 7 cases

In Re Lofton, 174 P.3d 703 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

In re the Pers. Restraint of Lofton, 142 Wash. App. 412 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Combs, 204 P.3d 264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State of Washington v. Terry Lee Baker, 378 P.3d 243 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State v. Combs, 149 Wash. App. 556 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(15) — 7 cases

State v. Combs, 204 P.3d 264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State v. Combs, 149 Wash. App. 556 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

In Re Lofton, 174 P.3d 703 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

In re the Pers. Restraint of Lofton, 142 Wash. App. 412 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Allen, 113 P.3d 523 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(16) — 8 cases

State v. Chenoweth, 370 P.3d 6 (Wash. 2016).

State v. Vant, 186 P.3d 1149 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Vant, 145 Wash. App. 592 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Bobenhouse, 143 Wash. App. 315 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Bobenhouse, 177 P.3d 209 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(17) — 41 cases

State v. Jones, 149 P.3d 636 (Wash. 2006). “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW 9.”

State v. Jones, 159 Wash. 2d 231 (Wash. 2006). “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW *237 9.”

In re the Pers. Restraint of Toledo-Sotelo, 297 P.3d 51 (Wash. 2013).

State v. Chenoweth, 370 P.3d 6 (Wash. 2016).

State v. Graciano, 295 P.3d 219 (Wash. 2013).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(18) — 7 cases

State v. Jones, 149 P.3d 636 (Wash. 2006). “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW 9.”

State v. Jones, 159 Wash. 2d 231 (Wash. 2006). “RCW 9.94A.525. One criterion used by a sentencing court to calculate the offender score is found in former RCW *237 9.”

State v. Lillard, 93 P.3d 969 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).

State v. Lillard, 122 Wash. App. 422 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).

In re the Pers. Restraint of Jones, 121 Wash. App. 859 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(19) — 39 cases

State Of Washington, Res/cross-app. V. Mical Darion Roberts, App/cross-res., 553 P.3d 1122 (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

State v. Jackson, 150 Wash. App. 877 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State v. King, 253 P.3d 120 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

State v. Jackson, 209 P.3d 553 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State v. King, 162 Wash. App. 234 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2) — 46 cases

State v. Moeurn, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010). “Former RCW 9.94A.525 provided in pertinent part: The offender score is the sum of points accrued under this section rounded down to the nearest whole number.”

State v. MOEURN, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010).

State v. ANJ, 225 P.3d 956 (Wash. 2010).

State v. A.N.J., 168 Wash. 2d 91 (Wash. 2010).

State v. Huff, 80 P.3d 633 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(a) — 17 cases

State v. Sandholm, 364 P.3d 87 (Wash. 2015).

State v. Schwartz, 450 P.3d 141 (Wash. 2019). “To properly calculate a defendant's offender score, trial courts must determine a defendant's criminal history based on his or her prior convictions under the statutory formula ofRCW 9.94A.525. State v. Ross, 152 ^ Nothing in this opinion should be read as expressing any view as…”

In re the Pers. Restraint of Tobin, 196 P.3d 670 (Wash. 2008).

State v. Failey, 201 P.3d 328 (Wash. 2009).

State v. McAninch, 358 P.3d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(b) — 37 cases

State v. Mehrabian, 308 P.3d 660 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “The recodified language for class C felony convictions is substantially similar to the prior version, and the relevant language (italicized) is identical: [C]lass C prior felony convictions other than sex offenses shall not be included in the offender score if, since the last…”

State v. MOEURN, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010).

State v. Failey, 201 P.3d 328 (Wash. 2009).

State v. Failey, 165 Wash. 2d 673 (Wash. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(c) — 72 cases

State v. Ervin, 169 Wash. 2d 815 (Wash. 2010). “73, § 7, but has in no way altered the “in the community” language interpreted by Nichols.”

State v. Ervin, 239 P.3d 354 (Wash. 2010). “This legislative acquiescence in the Nichols interpretation of the term strongly favors Ervin's interpretation of the statute.”

State Of Washington, V Christopher S. Crocker, 385 P.3d 197 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State v. Haggard, 461 P.3d 1159 (Wash. 2020).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(c)(2016) — 2 cases

State Of Washington v. Edgar Dennis Iii (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(d) — 7 cases

State v. Morales, 278 P.3d 668 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).

State v. Hernandez, 342 P.3d 820 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

State v. Jacob, 308 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Dennis (Wash. 2018).

State Of Washington v. Todd A. Olson (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(e) — 13 cases

State v. Sandholm, 364 P.3d 87 (Wash. 2015).

State v. McAninch, 358 P.3d 448 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

State v. Morales, 278 P.3d 668 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).

State v. Jacob, 308 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Hernandez, 342 P.3d 820 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(e)(2011) — 1 case

State Of Washington, Res/cross-app. v. Marvin Garry Krona, App/cross-res. (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(e)(i) — 4 cases

State v. Morales, 278 P.3d 668 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012).

State v. Jacob, 308 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Draxinger, 200 P.3d 251 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State Of Washington v. Kenneth Wayne Sandholm (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(e)(ii) — 3 cases

State v. Jacob, 308 P.3d 800 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Draxinger, 200 P.3d 251 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State Of Washington v. Kenneth Wayne Sandholm (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(f) — 2 cases

State v. Robinson, 210 P.3d 1045 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State of Washington v. Christino Shawn Renion (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2)(g) — 3 cases

State v. Inocencio, 351 P.3d 183 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

Pers. Restraint Petition Of Vichai Saly (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

State of Washington v. Alfredo Brice Inocencio (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(20) — 6 cases

State Of Washington v. Harold Robert Marquette, 431 P.3d 1040 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

State v. Monson, 149 Wash. App. 765 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State Of Washington, V Sopheap Chith (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).

State Of Washington v. Christopher Ardis Phelps (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

State v. Monson, 205 P.3d 941 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(21) — 34 cases

State v. Kozey, 334 P.3d 1170 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

State v. Calhoun, 257 P.3d 693 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

State v. Griffith, 195 P.3d 506 (Wash. 2008).

State v. Griffith, 164 Wash. 2d 960 (Wash. 2008).

State v. McDonald, 333 P.3d 451 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(21)(a) — 21 cases

State v. Kozey, 334 P.3d 1170 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

State Of Washington v. Aron Dean Shelley, 414 P.3d 1153 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

State of Washington v. Elias Francisco Vargas (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

State Of Washington v. Manuel R Ramirez (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).

State Of Washington v. Andre R. Sargent (Wash. Ct. App. 2019).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(21)(b) — 1 case

State Of Washington, V. Lashonne Nicole Davis (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(21)(c) — 17 cases

State Of Washington, Respondent-cross-appellant v. Adam Rambur, Appellant-cross-respondent (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State Of Washington, V Brian Glenn Cox (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State v. Ross, 355 P.3d 306 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(21)(d) — 4 cases

State Of Washington v. Marcus Mcclain (Wash. Ct. App. 2020).

State of Washington v. Cameron Anthony Schuoler (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).

State of Washington v. Daniel S. Burnett, Jr. (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).

State of Washington v. Mark Earl Kieffer (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(22) — 7 cases

State v. Brown, 440 P.3d 962 (Wash. 2019).

State Of Washington, V Christopher S. Crocker, 385 P.3d 197 (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State Of Washington, V. Gabriel Joseph Morales (Wash. Ct. App. 2023).

State of Washington v. Treyton X.L. Mooneyham (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(2l)(c) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Stephen Gerald Douglas (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(3) — 137 cases

State v. Jordan, 325 P.3d 181 (Wash. 2014). “Jordan petitioned this court for review, insisting the Court of Appeals’ comparability analysis was flawed because it failed to appreciate the differences between self-defense in Washington and Texas.”

State v. Jones, 352 P.3d 776 (Wash. 2015).

State v. Walters, 255 P.3d 835 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(3)(b) — 1 case

State v. KNUTZ, 253 P.3d 437 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(3)(h)(i) — 1 case

State Of Washington v. Shane Richard Engberg (Wash. Ct. App. 2020).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(3)(r) — 1 case

State v. Davis (Wash. 2014).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(3)(s) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Ely Hernandez Garcia (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(4) — 14 cases

State v. Wilson, 170 Wash. 2d 682 (Wash. 2010).

State v. Wilson, 244 P.3d 950 (Wash. 2010).

State v. MOEURN, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Clayton Mathieu Cotter (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(a) — 19 cases

State v. Johnson, 320 P.3d 197 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

In re the Pers. Restraint of Markel, 154 Wash. 2d 262 (Wash. 2005).

In Re Markel, 111 P.3d 249 (Wash. 2005).

State v. Torngren, 147 Wash. App. 556 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Wilson, 75 P.3d 573 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(a)(1) — 2 cases

State v. Bergstrom, 169 P.3d 816 (Wash. 2007).

State v. Bergstrom, 162 Wash. 2d 87 (Wash. 2007).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(a)(2002) — 1 case

In re the Pers. Restraint of Lofton, 142 Wash. App. 412 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(a)(i) — 67 cases

State v. Johnson, 320 P.3d 197 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014).

State v. Chenoweth, 370 P.3d 6 (Wash. 2016).

State v. Williams, 307 P.3d 819 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State Of Washington, V Adrian Reyni Valencia, 416 P.3d 1275 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

State v. Jackson, 150 Wash. App. 877 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(a)(ii) — 4 cases

State v. Combs, 204 P.3d 264 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State v. Combs, 149 Wash. App. 556 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

State Of Washington v. Steven Pink (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

State of Washington v. Leopoldo Cuevas Cardenas (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(b)(iii) — 1 case

State Of Washington v. Steven Pink (Wash. Ct. App. 2016).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(5)(i) — 2 cases

State of Washington v. Bryan Lee Wing (Wash. Ct. App. 2021).

State Of Washington, V. Thomas Oscar Cady (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(6) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Leopoldo Cuevas Cardenas (Wash. Ct. App. 2017).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(7) — 48 cases

State v. King, 253 P.3d 120 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(8) — 30 cases

State v. Weber, 149 P.3d 646 (Wash. 2006).

State v. MOEURN, 240 P.3d 1158 (Wash. 2010).

State v. Williams, 307 P.3d 819 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Stockmyer, 136 Wash. App. 212 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(9) — 19 cases

State v. Witherspoon, 329 P.3d 888 (Wash. 2014).

State v. Jackson, 117 P.3d 1182 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

In Re Lofton, 174 P.3d 703 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

In re the Pers. Restraint of Lofton, 142 Wash. App. 412 (Wash. Ct. App. 2008).

State v. Jackson, 117 P.3d 1182 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(e)(i) — 1 case

State v. Draxinger, 200 P.3d 251 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(e)(ii) — 1 case

State v. Draxinger, 200 P.3d 251 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(g) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Parris D. Miller (Wash. Ct. App. 2025).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(l2) — 1 case

State of Washington v. Justin Robert Rose, 365 P.3d 756 (Wash. Ct. App. 2015).

— Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525(t) — 1 case

State Of Washington v. Zapp Malelega Tivao (Wash. Ct. App. 2018).

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Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.525 (2026)

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RCW 9.94A.525

Offender Score. (Effective January 1, 2026.)

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