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Bill to Establish Statewide Oversight of Jails in Washington Dies in Legislature

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By Melanie Henshaw Verified
| Underscore News Verified
The most recent attempt to pass legislation that would create an independent statewide jail oversight body has faltered after facing opposition from law enforcement groups and city and county officials. Washington is one of 12 states without enforceable statewide jail standards or oversight, according to state data and corrections oversight experts.
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Bill to establish statewide oversight of jails in Washington dies in Legislature Original

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By Melanie Henshaw Verified
| Ellensburg Daily Record Verified
The most recent attempt to pass legislation that would create an independent statewide jail oversight body has faltered after facing opposition from law enforcement groups and city and county officials. Washington is one of 12 states without enforceable statewide jail standards or oversight, according to state data and corrections oversight experts.
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Bill to establish statewide oversight of jails in Washington dies in Legislature

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By Melanie Henshaw Verified
| Waco Tribune-Herald‎ Verified
The most recent attempt to pass legislation that would create an independent statewide jail oversight body has faltered after facing opposition from law enforcement groups and city and county officials. kAm(2D9:?8E@?
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