CCB Cases

CCB offenders are certain sex offenders with crimes after August 31, 2001. These offenders have determinate-plus sentences ( RCW 9.94A.507). This means the sentencing judge sets a minimum prison term, in line with the Sentencing Reform Act sentencing guidelines (RCW 9.94A). The maximum term is the statutory maximum term for the specific crime. The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board (ISRB or Board) has a say in when CCB offenders actually leave prison.

The Board decides if a CCB offender can leave prison when the minimum term is served. The Board holds a hearing several months before the earliest possible release date (ERD) (RCW 9.95.420). This date is figured based on the minimum term and offender earned time. A number of factors are considered before the Board makes a decision. If the decision is for release, a plan is made to transfer the offender to community custody (field supervision). If the decision is against release, time is added, and a new minimum term is set. No more than 60 months can be added at one time. More about CCB release hearings can be found in the Hearings part of this web site.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) supervises CCB offenders while they are on community custody. The offender must follow the terms of supervision, set by the Court, DOC, and the Board. The Board will investigate any report of an offender breaking the rules. The Board sets a new minimum term if community custody is revoked.

In its simplest terms, supervision after prison helps offenders build a stake in the community. It helps them find a job, safe housing, and a break with criminal friends. Community custody and sentence conditions give careful supervision and clear direction. These can lead to success.