Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.

Summary

The bill creates a new section in the Washington Code of Military Justice that gives victims of offenses committed by Guard members serving in a state capacity specific rights, such as protection, notice of proceedings, and the ability to be heard. It applies to members of the Washington Army and Air National Guard when they are acting under state orders, aiming to align state military justice with federal standards.

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