Bill looks to bring plea bargain transparency
House Bill 1196, if approved by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee, would increase transparency in the plea bargain process. State Representative Gina Mosbrucker (R-Goldendale) said she has been told that 92% of cases in Washington are settled via plea bargain.
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OLYMPIA - A bill in the Washington State House would bring transparency to the plea negotiation process in the criminal justice system.
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