Washington statute
RCW 9.94A.517 — Table 3—Drug offense sentencing grid
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 9.94A: Sentencing Reform Act Of 1981, Revised Code of Washington.
Full text of RCW 9.94A.517
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official text of the Revised Code of Washington from the Code Reviser's published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Washington.
(1)
TABLE 3
DRUG OFFENSE SENTENCING GRID
Seriousness
Level
Offender Score
0 to 2
Offender Score
3 to 5
Offender Score
6 to 9 or more
III
51 to 68 months
68+ to 100 months
100+ to 120 months
II
12+ to 20 months
20+ to 60 months
60+ to 120 months
I
0 to 6 months
6+ to 18 months
12+ to 24 months
References to months represent the standard sentence ranges. 12+ equals one year and one day.
(2) The court may utilize any other sanctions or alternatives as authorized by law, including but not limited to the special drug offender sentencing alternative under RCW 9.94A.660 or drug court under chapter 2.30 RCW.
(3) Nothing in this section creates an entitlement for a criminal defendant to any specific sanction, alternative, sentence option, or substance abuse treatment.
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