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RCW 9.94A.510 — Table 1—Sentencing grid

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9.94A: Sentencing Reform Act Of 1981, Revised Code of Washington.

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TABLE 1 Sentencing Grid SERIOUSNESS LEVEL OFFENDER SCORE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 or more XVI Life sentence without parole/death penalty for offenders at or over the age of eighteen. For offenders under the age of eighteen, a term of twenty-five years to life. XV 23y4m 24y4m 25y4m 26y4m 27y4m 28y4m 30y4m 32y10m 36y 40y 240- 250- 261- 271- 281- 291- 312- 338- 370- 411- 320 333 347 361 374 388 416 450 493 548 XIV 14y4m 15y4m 16y2m 17y 17y11m 18y9m 20y5m 22y2m 25y7m 29y 123- 134- 144- 154- 165- 175- 195- 216- 257- 298- 220 234 244 254 265 275 295 316 357 397 XIII 12y 13y 14y 15y 16y 17y 19y 21y 25y 29y 123- 134- 144- 154- 165- 175- 195- 216- 257- 298- 164 178 192 205 219 233 260 288 342 397 XII 9y 9y11m 10y9m 11y8m 12y6m 13y5m 15y9m 17y3m 20y3m 23y3m 93- 102- 111- 120- 129- 138- 162- 178- 209- 240- 123 136 147 160 171 184 216 236 277 318 XI 7y6m 8y4m 9y2m 9y11m 10y9m 11y7m 14y2m 15y5m 17y11m 20y5m 78- 86- 95- 102- 111- 120- 146- 159- 185- 210- 102 114 125 136 147 158 194 211 245 280 X 5y 5y6m 6y 6y6m 7y 7y6m 9y6m 10y6m 12y6m 14y6m 51- 57- 62- 67- 72- 77- 98- 108- 129- 149- 68 75 82 89 96 102 130 144 171 198 IX 3y 3y6m 4y 4y6m 5y 5y6m 7y6m 8y6m 10y6m 12y6m 31- 36- 41- 46- 51- 57- 77- 87- 108- 129- 41 48 54 61 68 75 102 116 144 171 VIII 2y 2y6m 3y 3y6m 4y 4y6m 6y6m 7y6m 8y6m 10y6m 21- 26- 31- 36- 41- 46- 67- 77- 87- 108- 27 34 41 48 54 61 89 102 116 144 VII 18m 2y 2y6m 3y 3y6m 4y 5y6m 6y6m 7y6m 8y6m 15- 21- 26- 31- 36- 41- 57- 67- 77- 87- 20 27 34 41 48 54 75 89 102 116 VI 13m 18m 2y 2y6m 3y 3y6m 4y6m 5y6m 6y6m 7y6m 12+- 15- 21- 26- 31- 36- 46- 57- 67- 77- 14 20 27 34 41 48 61 75 89 102 V 9m 13m 15m 18m 2y2m 3y2m 4y 5y 6y 7y 6- 12+- 13- 15- 22- 33- 41- 51- 62- 72- 12 14 17 20 29 43 54 68 82 96 IV 6m 9m 13m 15m 18m 2y2m 3y2m 4y2m 5y2m 6y2m 3- 6- 12+- 13- 15- 22- 33- 43- 53- 63- 9 12 14 17 20 29 43 57 70 84 III 2m 5m 8m 11m 14m 20m 2y2m 3y2m 4y2m 5y 1- 3- 4- 9- 12+- 17- 22- 33- 43- 51- 3 8 12 12 16 22 29 43 57 68 II 4m 6m 8m 13m 16m 20m 2y2m 3y2m 4y2m 0-90 2- 3- 4- 12+- 14- 17- 22- 33- 43- Days 6 9 12 14 18 22 29 43 57 I 3m 4m 5m 8m 13m 16m 20m 2y2m 0-60 0-90 2- 2- 3- 4- 12+- 14- 17- 22- Days Days 5 6 8 12 14 18 22 29 Numbers in the first horizontal row of each seriousness category represent sentencing midpoints in years(y) and months(m). Numbers in the second and third rows represent standard sentence ranges in months, or in days if so designated. 12+ equals one year and one day.

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What are the penalties for arson in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, arson in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for assault in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, assault in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for assault of a child in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, assault of a child in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for burglary in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, burglary in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for child molestation in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, child molestation in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for defined in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, defined carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for earned release time in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, earned release time carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for homicide by abuse in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, homicide by abuse carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for kidnapping in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, kidnapping in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

What are the penalties for manslaughter in the first degree in Washington?

As a Class A Felony, manslaughter in the first degree carries a maximum term of life imprisonment (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(a)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score of incarceration and a fine of up to $50,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (crimes committed on or after July 1, 1984).

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