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, the Washington Supreme Court decided that simple possession of a controlled substance is no longer a felony. During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers revised the law and made drug possession a gross misdemeanor. All incarcerated individuals in DOC custody have been convicted of felonies, so this change in the law will not translate to an additional need for beds.
Several units at the Monroe Correctional Center closed in 2021, but the state has not shuttered a prison since it closed the McNeil Island Corrections Center in 2011. The facility could reopen in the future if needed.Separately from the closure, the agency said it is developing a comprehensive plan to reduce the use of solitary confinement, without compromising staff safety.
“The research is clear on solitary confinement,” Strange said. “It causes long-lasting harm. While it can be an effective way to deter violence, spending prolonged periods of time in isolation has devastating effects on an individual’s mental and physical health long after they leave our facilities.
The DOC said it will continue to evaluate trends and the direct impacts on the department’s capacity and needs as they continue to make decisions as a result of declining admissions to prisons.
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