Department of Corrections
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 9,420.0 | 2,816,820 | 295,045 | 3,111,865 |
| 2025-27 Maintenance Level | 9,531.0 | 3,156,972 | 35,867 | 3,192,839 |
| Difference from 2025-27 Original | 111.0 | 340,152 | (259,178) | 80,974 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 1.2% | 12.1% | (87.8%) | 2.6% |
2025 Policy Other Changes |
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| Body Scanners at WCCW and WCC | 26.5 | 9,814 | 0 | 9,814 |
| Climate Resilience & CBPS | 0.0 | 0 | 577 | 577 |
| Custody Staff: Health Care Delivery | 19.9 | 5,764 | 0 | 5,764 |
| Custody Relief Factor | 149.0 | 38,020 | 0 | 38,020 |
| Consolidating EHR Funds | (3.2) | (2,230) | 0 | (2,230) |
| Amend | 0.0 | 1,000 | 0 | 1,000 |
| ISRB Salary Increases | 0.0 | 348 | 0 | 348 |
| Resentencing & Reentry Support | 8.5 | 2,260 | 0 | 2,260 |
| Opioid Treatment Expansion | 0.0 | 7,136 | 0 | 7,136 |
| Bishop Lewis Reentry Ctr. Closure | (5.0) | (4,006) | 0 | (4,006) |
| 6th Ave Reentry (Prog. House Conv) | 30.1 | 4,550 | 0 | 4,550 |
| Brownstone Reentry State Conv | 27.6 | 3,387 | 0 | 3,387 |
| Eleanor Chase Reentry State Conv | 19.7 | 2,169 | 0 | 2,169 |
| Virtual Hearing Access | 12.0 | 2,551 | 0 | 2,551 |
| Management Reduction | (5.3) | (1,832) | 0 | (1,832) |
| Ahtanum View Reentry Ctr. Closure | (37.0) | (6,490) | 0 | (6,490) |
| Bellingham Reentry Ctr. Closure | (24.0) | (5,108) | 0 | (5,108) |
| CBI Program Reduction | (11.0) | (3,788) | 0 | (3,788) |
| CCM-CCJ Local Cost Share | 10.0 | (7,180) | 9,012 | 1,832 |
| GRE Alignment Bill | 0.0 | (1,054) | 0 | (1,054) |
| I-Coach Navigators Reduction | (14.0) | (3,594) | 0 | (3,594) |
| MCCCW Closure | (93.0) | (27,359) | 0 | (27,359) |
| MCCCW Close - Opening Unit at WCCW | 27.0 | 11,138 | 0 | 11,138 |
| 1115 Waiver Cost Offset | 0.0 | (2,000) | 0 | (2,000) |
| CC Program Managers Reduction | (7.0) | (2,082) | 0 | (2,082) |
| Reentry Administrator Reduction | (1.0) | (324) | 0 | (324) |
| Supervision Comp. Credits Bill | 0.0 | (434) | 0 | (434) |
| Zero Emission Fleet Staff | 0.0 | 0 | 564 | 564 |
| 2025 Policy Other Changes Total | 129.8 | 20,656 | 10,153 | 30,809 |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 41,308 | 0 | 41,308 |
| Teamsters 117 DOC | 0.0 | 127,309 | 477 | 127,786 |
| Coalition of Unions | 0.0 | 159 | 0 | 159 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 10,223 | 0 | 10,223 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | (2,887) | (6) | (2,893) |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 1,350 | 4 | 1,354 |
| Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | (4,886) | (12) | (4,898) |
| 2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 172,674 | 463 | 173,137 |
2025 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 1,071 | 0 | 1,071 |
| WTS Central Services | 0.0 | 831 | 0 | 831 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 148 | 0 | 148 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 16,811 | 0 | 16,811 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 140 | 0 | 140 |
| 2025 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 19,048 | 0 | 19,048 |
| Total Policy Changes | 129.8 | 212,378 | 10,616 | 222,994 |
| 2025-27 Policy Level | 9,660.8 | 3,369,350 | 46,483 | 3,415,833 |
| Difference from 2023-25 | 240.8 | 552,530 | (248,562) | 303,968 |
| % Change from 2025-27 Original | 2.6% | 19.6% | (84.2%) | 9.8% |
Policy Changes
Body Scanners at WCCW and WCC
Funding is provided to operate body scanners at the Washington Corrections Center for Women and the Washington Corrections Center. Body scanners provide a minimally invasive approach to contraband detection for guests, staff, and incarcerated individuals. They are also the only method for detecting foreign objects that have been ingested. (General Fund - State)
Climate Resilience & CBPS
Recent extreme heat and weather events are evidence that the department must act quickly to make sure staff and the incarcerated are safe in their facilities. This item funds the development of a strategic climate impact resilience plan for the department's climate impacts preparedness, response, and recovery planning. These funds are also for energy audits at two prisons as a next step in the department's compliance with the Clean Buildings Act (HB1257). (Climate Commitment Account - State)
Custody Staff: Health Care Delivery
The Department of Corrections (DOC) is required to provide transportation escort teams for incarcerated individuals to emergency and medically necessary visits to medical facilities outside the prisons. The department is currently experiencing significant medical transport hours over the funded levels at three prisons. This funding will add seven new teams of custody officers to provide these necessary trips. (General Fund - State)
Custody Relief Factor
Suitable prison staffing levels at necessary 24/7 posts contribute to safer conditions for staff and incarcerated individuals. Use of mandatory overtime to cover officers who are on paid leave can lead to poor outcomes for staff and prevents the department from conducting other necessary activities to cover the expense. Over 114 full-time employees are provided to right size the number of funded positions for mandatory post coverage. (General Fund - State)
Consolidating EHR Funds
These funds to support existing staff working on the department's implementation of an electronic health records system will instead be funded through the state's IT revolving account. (General Fund - State)
Amend
The Amend program is a public-health-focused approach to correctional culture change developed by the University of California San Francisco that promotes a shift away from a disciplinarian correctional culture to a culture focused on rehabilitation and recidivism reduction. Funding is provided to continue the Amend program to improve the health and safety of both incarcerated individuals and staff. (General Fund - State)
ISRB Salary Increases
The Indeterminate Sentence Review Board is a releasing authority for three populations of individuals who have committed serious violent felonies and have been committed to the DOC and operates autonomously from the department. In 2024, several Board staff members received an increase in their salaries that was directed by the Governor’s Office. This funding pays for the difference between what the positions were previously funded for salaries and benefits and their increase in salaries and benefits. (General Fund - State)
Resentencing & Reentry Support
Recent resentencing laws have triggered releases for incarcerated individuals before their initial expected release dates, which presents challenges in coordinating the various reentry processes and supports offered by the department. The team of reentry navigators assigned to help those with successful resentencing was only funded for one year, but the need for those services has continued. This restores funding for the rapid reentry team. (General Fund - State)
Opioid Treatment Expansion
Approximately 42% of the DOC population has diagnosed Opioid Use Disorder. In fiscal year 2024, 58% of those assessed were unable to begin treatment. To address this gap, funding is provided for medications for Opioid Use Disorder to allow the department to expand its treatment to all those who are clinically eligible. (General Fund - State)
Bishop Lewis Reentry Ctr. Closure
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to the community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. The reentry center in Seattle abruptly closed in 2023 when the organization canceled its contract. The department is closing this facility due to the presence of two other reentry centers in King County and reinvesting the funds to reopen the Tacoma reentry center. (General Fund - State)
6th Ave Reentry (Prog. House Conv)
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to the community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. The reentry center in Tacoma abruptly closed earlier this year when the nonprofit organization running the center changed its mission. Funding is provided for the department to reopen this reentry center as a state-operated facility due to the demand for this service in Pierce County. (General Fund - State)
Brownstone Reentry State Conv
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to the community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. This center is currently operated by an out-of-state vendor. The department observes improved staff stability and outcomes for residents when centers are state operated, and the vendor has expressed concerns with its capability to continue operating the center. The funding will convert Brownstone into a state-operated facility. (General Fund - State)
Eleanor Chase Reentry State Conv
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to the community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. This center is currently operated by an out-of-state vendor. The department observes improved staff stability and outcomes for residents when centers are state operated, and the vendor has expressed concerns with its capability to continue operating the center. The funding will convert Eleanor Chase into a state-operated facility. (General Fund - State)
Virtual Hearing Access
The department does not have current funding to provide services for the tremendous shift toward virtual court proceedings that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Incarcerated individuals are now able to participate in these hearings at unprecedented levels, while avoiding the costly escort teams that would have transported them to courts and other hearings. This funding is for 11 administrative assistants to coordinate virtual hearing access at each prison. (General Fund - State)
Management Reduction
In response to the deficits for the 2025–27 biennium, the department developed budget reduction options that would not cause harm to its commitment to operate a safe and humane corrections system. The department identified nine management positions across the agency that can be eliminated without undue harm to that commitment. (General Fund - State)
Ahtanum View Reentry Ctr. Closure
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. Statewide reentry centers are less than 50% full due to the drop in the minimum custody population from recent sentencing reform. The department has identified Ahtanum View Reentry Center, an under-used facility, to close to right size capacity across the state. (General Fund - State)
Bellingham Reentry Ctr. Closure
The department operates 11 reentry centers across the state to provide incarcerated individuals an opportunity to step out of full confinement and begin their transition back to community while maintaining support with medical treatment, housing, and employment. Statewide reentry centers less are than 50% full due to the drop in the minimum custody population from recent sentencing reform. The department has identified Bellingham Reentry Center, an under-used facility, to close to right size capacity across the state. (General Fund - State)
CBI Program Reduction
In response to the deficits for the 2025–27 biennium, the department developed budget reduction options that would not cause harm to its commitment to operate a safe and humane corrections system. The department analyzed participation in its Cognitive Behavioral Intervention program offered to individuals under community supervision and found that it could maintain this service to individuals currently participating while reducing the program by 33%. This funding reduction represents 11 eliminated positions. (General Fund - State)
CCM-CCJ Local Cost Share
As directed by RCW 9.95.204, the department supervises individuals sentenced to supervision by a superior court judge who would not otherwise be in the department's custody unless the county decided to assume responsibility. To cover the cost of this service, a 25% contribution from the counties will be established for individuals supervised by the department. (General Fund - Local, General Fund - Private/Local, General Fund - State)
GRE Alignment Bill
Funding is reduced to capture savings due decreased average daily population (ADP) in DOC facilities. ADP reductions will result from sentencing reforms proposed in accompanying request legislation impacting the Graduated Reentry program. (General Fund - State)
I-Coach Navigators Reduction
In response to the deficits for the 2025–27 biennium, the department developed budget reduction options that would not cause harm to its commitment to operate a safe and humane corrections system. This reduction eliminates 14 positions that currently go into prison facilities to meet with individuals who will soon be released onto community supervision to help them plan for that transition. The department has other existing positions that provide similar services that will absorb this work. (General Fund - State)
MCCCW Closure
The department experienced a significant drop in its minimum-security population after the recent Blake decision, which has left some prison facilities running a low residential capacity. This funding reduction represents the closure of a minimum-security camp to achieve better facility efficiency. (General Fund - State)
MCCCW Close - Opening Unit at WCCW
The department experienced a significant drop in its minimum-security population after the recent Blake decision, which has left some prison facilities running a low residential capacity. This funding is for the costs of opening a unit for incarcerated individuals who are currently housed at the camp identified for closure to move into at a nearby prison. (General Fund - State)
1115 Waiver Cost Offset
The federal Centers for Medicaid Services has recently awarded a waiver to Washington that allows previously ineligible medical services be provided to incarcerated individuals who are eligible for Medicaid coverage upon their release. The funding reduction in this item anticipates savings from services the department provides as they will shift from being state funded to paid for by the federal Medicaid funds. (General Fund - State)
CC Program Managers Reduction
In response to the deficits for the 2025–27 biennium, the department developed budget reduction options that would not cause harm to its commitment to operate a safe and humane corrections system. The department analyzed participation in its Cognitive Behavioral Intervention program offered to individuals under community supervision and found that it could maintain this service to individuals currently participating while reducing the program by 33%. This funding reduction represents 11 eliminated positions. (General Fund - State)
Reentry Administrator Reduction
In response to the deficits for the 2025–27 biennium, the department developed budget reduction options that would not cause harm to its commitment to operate a safe and humane corrections system. The department identified a vacant management position in the reentry division that can be eliminated without undue harm to that commitment. (General Fund - State)
Supervision Comp. Credits Bill
Funding is reduced to capture savings due to reduced community supervision caseloads. Caseload reductions will result from an increase in earned supervision compliance credits as proposed in accompanying request legislation. (General Fund - State)
Zero Emission Fleet Staff
Funding is provided for Zero Emission Fleet Staff. (Climate Commitment Account - State)
WFSE General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The agreement also includes: an additional $1 per hour supplemental shift premium for eligible employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are performed on location on evenings and weekends; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a 24/7 facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, at-risk youth, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location, which will be in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; and an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750. (General Fund - State)
Teamsters 117 DOC
Funding for bargaining and for interest arbitration is provided a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The interest arbitration award includes a general wage increase of 4% effective July 1, 2025, and 4% effective July 1, 2026. The interest arbitration award also includes a pool equivalent to a general wage increase of 2% effective July 1, 2025, and 2% effective July 1, 2026, awarded for additional targeted job classifications and/or a general wage increase, and increased standby for overtime exempt classifications. (General Fund - State, Opioid Abatement Settlement Account - State, WA Auto Theft Prevention Auth Acct - State)
Coalition of Unions
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The agreement also includes: The Fish and Wildlife Captains and Lieutenants Association (FWLCA) receive a general wage increase of 17% effective July 1, 2025, and 2% effective July 1, 2026, and a 5% differential between sergeants and lieutenants, and between lieutenants and captains; an additional $1 per hour supplemental shift premium for eligible employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are performed on location on evenings and weekends; a 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location, with the premium pay in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; and an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750. (General Fund - State)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or are not under a bargaining agreement that is subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2025, and a general wage increase of 2%, effective July 1, 2026. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (General Fund - State)
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union or not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination, for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees. (General Fund - State)
Updated PEBB Rate
This item adjusts the employer funding rate for public employee insurance benefits to reflect policy-level decision packages. It increases the rate by $8 per month in the first fiscal year and decreases the rate by $34 per month in the second fiscal year, compared to the maintenance-level update, for a total rate of $1,315 in the first year and $1,355 in the second year. (General Fund - State, Opioid Abatement Settlement Account - State, WA Auto Theft Prevention Auth Acct - State)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
An adjustment is made for pension contribution rates, including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members. (General Fund - State, WA Auto Theft Prevention Auth Acct - State)
Non-Rep Salary Schedule Revision
Funding is provided for increases in pay for state employees who are included in a nurse salary restructure and are not represented by a union or are not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination. (General Fund - State)
Pension Benefit Amortization
An adjustment is made to the base pension rates, as set out in a proposed bill addressing the calculation of the base rate for the 2025–27 biennium, as well as amortization of Plan 1 benefit increases. (General Fund - State, WA Auto Theft Prevention Auth Acct - State)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (General Fund - State)
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor's Office. (General Fund - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption is a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (General Fund - State)
WTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Washington Technology Solutions for the Office of Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise and small agency IT services, enterprise architecture and data management, Microsoft 365 licenses, and other items. (General Fund - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for Capitol Campus costs; real estate, risk management, and small agency services; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; enterprise applications, and other items. (General Fund - State)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of Financial Management for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services. See Chapter 11 of the 2025–27 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (General Fund - State)
GOV Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for the Office of Equity. (General Fund - State)
