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Wash. Rev. Code § 9.96A.010 (2026)

Legislative declaration

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The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of felons and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship, and the opportunity to secure employment or to pursue, practice or engage in a meaningful and profitable trade, occupation, vocation, profession or business is an essential ingredient to rehabilitation and the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship.
[ 1973 c 135 s 1.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1977–2014 · leading case: Selix v. Boeing Co., 919 P.2d 620 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996).
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Selix v. Boeing Co., 919 P.2d 620 (Wash. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 15× “Selix contends that Boeing’s decision to terminate him based on his conviction of fourth degree assault contravenes the public policy set forth in RCW 9.96A.010, as articulated by his sentencing judge.”
Madison v. State, 163 P.3d 757 (Wash. 2007). “" RCW 9.96A.010. Having set this laudable goal for felons, we should not prevent them from achieving it simply because they lack ability to pay legal financial obligations (LFOs).”
Madison v. State, 161 Wash. 2d 85 (Wash. 2007). “” RCW 9.96A.010. Having set this laudable goal for felons, we should not prevent them from achieving it simply because they lack ability to pay legal financial obligations (LFOs).”
Standow v. City of Spokane, 564 P.2d 1145 (Wash. 1977). “RCW 9.96A.010. Consistent with this declaration of policy, RCW 9.”
Lee v. Jasman, 332 P.3d 1106 (Wash. Ct. App. 2014). “RCW 9.96A.010. To this end, the chapter provides protections for ex-felons’ opportunities to be employed by public entities.”
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