Clarifying Information - WAC 388-442-0010

Fleeing felons: We consider someone ineligible when: A Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer presents an outstanding felony arrest warrant. The officer must be acting on behalf of their agency, and; The warrant has one or all of the following Uniform Offense Classification Codes: Escape (4901) Flight to Avoid (prosecution, confinement, etc.)(4902) Flight-Escape (4999)

2. Probation or parole violations: We consider someone ineligible when an arrest warrant is issued by an impartial party because the individual failed to comply with a condition of probation or parole. What is considered a violation of parole varies from case to case. A corrections officer may tell us that they intend to issue a warrant, but a person's eligibility is not affected until a warrant is issued.

3. Juvenile convictions: A juvenile offender who flees a felony warrant is subject to the same rules as adult offenders. This includes persons who were convicted of a felony in a juvenile court.

4. Probation or parole violation: Violating a condition of probation or parole means an arrest warrant is issued when the corrections officer informs an administrative body or court that an individual failed to comply with a condition of probation or parole.

5. Time periods for fleeing felon and parole/probation violation status: There is no disqualification period. Clients can reapply for benefits at any time. We are required to make a determination of benefits based on whether the warrant used to deny or terminated benefits is still valid. A warrant is not valid if the time period for actively seeking the client has expired.