Section 137-104-051 - Negotiated sanction review(1) An offender alleged to have committed a high level violation may waive the hearing and recommend a sanction that is negotiated with the department.(2) The negotiated sanction shall be reviewed by a hearing officer in the department's hearing unit. A negotiated sanction review shall be considered an offender disciplinary proceeding and shall not be subject to chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act.(3) The hearing officer will determine whether:(a) The offender knowingly and voluntarily admits guilt to all allegations;(b) The offender knowingly and voluntarily waives his or her right to a hearing and appeal; and(c) The recommended sanction is reasonable and within the parameters of department policy.(4) The hearing officer may reject the negotiated sanction and set the matter over to a hearing.(5) The negotiated sanction review will be recorded and documented in writing.Wash. Admin. Code § 137-104-051
Adopted by WSR 19-19-044, Filed 9/12/2019, effective 10/13/2019