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House Judiciary continues S193 review as witnesses urge keeping Corrections involved in forensic-facility planning
Summary
At a May 6 House Judiciary hearing, K. McMatis of the Department of Attorneys and Sheriffs urged lawmakers not to fully sideline the Department of Corrections from S193’s proposed forensic facility, arguing DOC brings supervision, contracting and security capacities that a feasibility plan should evaluate.
The House Judiciary Committee on May 6 continued its review of S193, draft 4.1, and heard testimony pressing lawmakers to keep the Department of Corrections involved in planning for a proposed forensic facility.
"For the record, K McMatis, Department of Attorneys and Sheriffs," McMatis said as she began testimony, later urging the panel to treat the work carefully as it approaches a finish. McMatis told members excluding DOC entirely would be a "mistake," saying DOC can contribute probation and parole expertise, security capabilities and practical contracting power — for example, for electronic monitoring — that other departments may not currently have.
The recommendation matters because S193…
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