WAC Rule Changes

All changes to our rules are approved by our Commissioners. The Commission meets the second Wednesday during the months of March, June, September, and December of each year. Approximately one week before each meeting, a meeting agenda is posted on our website outlining what topics will be discussed at the meeting. Commission meetings are open to the public.

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Proposed rule changes are discussed at Commission meetings
Proposed rule changes are discussed at Commission meetings. Since the Commission meets on a quarterly basis, rules will be “Up for Final Action.” When rules are Up for Final Action, the Commission may choose to adopt the rules, hold them over for further discussion, or completely remove them from the agenda. Text of proposed rule changes and explanations of the changes will also be posted on our website, so be sure to sign up to receive notice of when the proposed rule changes are posted.

How you can comment on a proposed rule change
Commission meetings are open to the public. If you have comments regarding the proposed rule change, you are encouraged to attend the Commission meeting and address the Commission in person. The meetings are always held at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission located at 19010 1st Avenue S., Burien, WA. Click here for driving directions. All meetings begin at 10 AM and are held in room E-154. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send your comments in writing, and they will be forwarded to the Commission for consideration. Send comments to:

Sonja Hirsch, Rules Coordinator
WSCJTC
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WAC Rule Making Activity

This section includes proposed rule changes, new rules and memos that summarizes the intent of the amendment or new rule.

NEW Chapter 139-37 WAC Very minor grammar changes are being made to include the new Chapter 139-33 WAC regarding firearms certification for bail bond recovery agents. This addition will cover all programs where training and qualifications for firearms certifications are conducted by Private Security Certified Firearms Instructors. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5829.1): added 12/12/13

Chapter 139-33 WAC This new chapter is being proposed to provide guidelines for individuals and companies seeking application to carry a firearm as a bail bond recovery agent, or seeking renewal of an existing firearms certification pursuant to Chapter 18.185 RCW. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5760.2): added 11/04/13

WAC 139-05-241 This new rule is being proposed to provide guidelines for law enforcement agencies who wish to sponsor an applicant for basic law enforcement training who is not employed by the agency as a full-time, fully commissioned law enforcement officer. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5692.3): added 10/16/13

WAC 139-05-210 Changes are being proposed that would provide clarification and streamline the existing process and requirements. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5689.3): added 10/16/13

WAC 139-30-015 A minor change is being made as an armed guard license may not be obtained at the time of application for private security firearms certification as firearms certification is an element of an armed guard license which is issued after firearms certification is completed. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5830.1): added 10/09/13

WAC 139-06-140 The WSCJTC is proposing changes to allow for a subsequent peition for reinstatement of certification to be filed five years after the date of the entry of the hearing panel's written order denying the prior petition for reinstatement. If a second petition for reinstatement is denied, no further petitions may be filed. The Commission will not consider or accept for filing a petition for reinstatement submitted after two prior petitions have been denied. (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5658.3): added 10/04/13

Withdrawal of WSR 13-13-061 for WAC 139-10-210 (Download withdrawal in PDF): added 08/12/13

WAC 139-10-210 The WSCJTC is proposing changes to align language of WAC 139-10-210 with that of RCW 43.101.220. Public hearing notice (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-5506.2): added 07/02/13

Chapter 139-07 The WSCJTC is proposing changes to establish standards for conditions of employment for county, city, and state law enforcement agencies. Public hearing notice (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-OTS-4235.5) (added 02/28/12)

139-05-100 The WSCJTC is creating a WAC rule to establish a standard for the basic law enforcement training program for sheriff candidates elected to office after September 1, 1979. Public hearing notice (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-4211.1): added 11/02/11

Chapter 139-07 The WSCJTC is proposing changes to establish standards for conditions of employment for county, city, and state law enforcement agencies. Public hearing notice (Download notification in PDF) (OTS-OTS-4235.3): added 11/02/11

WAC 139-05-205 The WSCJTC is recommending that this WAC be repealed. Public hearing notice (Download now in PDF format)(Download WAC now in PDF format): added 2/4/10

WAC 139-05-205 Preproposal statement of inquiry: Repeal WAC 139-05-205 Administrative Exemption. (Download now in PDF format): added 2/3/10

Chapter 139-35-005 WAC Firearms certification--Definitions, WAC 139-35-010 Firearms certification --Licensing requirement, WAC 139-35-015, Firearms certification--Application, WAC 139-35-020 Firearms certification --Requirements, WAC 139-35-025 Firearms certification --Expiration and renewal. Rule-making order(Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 2/2/10

Chapter 139-30-040 WAC Firearms certification--Definitions, WAC 139-30-010 Firearms certification --Licensing requirement, WAC 139-30-015, Firearms certification--Application, WAC 139-30-020 Firearms certification --Requirements, WAC 139-30-025 Firearms certification --Expiration and renewal. Rule-making order (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 2/2/10

Chapter 139-07 WAC Chapter 139-07 WAC has been proposed as the result of legislation passed in the form of HB 1324 and SB 5157 requiring the CJTC to set the standard for conducting pre-employment psychological examinations for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers. Public hearing notice (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 2/2/10

Chapter 139-30 WAC Amendments to Chapter 139-30: Simple grammar changes with the addition of the definition for corporate officer. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 11/24/09

Chapter 139-35 WAC Amendments to Chapter 139-35: The title has been changed from Firearms certification - private detectives to "Firearms certification - private investigators." Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 11/24/09

Chapter 139-07 WAC Proposal requiring the WSCJTC to set the standard for conducting pre-employment psychological examinations for peace officers and reserve law enforcement officers. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format)(Download WAC now in PDF format): added 8/26/09

WAC 139-05-825 Basic Reserve LE Academy certificate of equivalency. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 8/6/09

WAC 135-05-300 Requirement for in-service training. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 8/6/09

WAC 139-10-210 Requirement of basic corrections training. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 8/6/09

Chapter 139-37 WAC Certified firearms instructors. Proposed Rule Making Form CR-102 (Download now in PDF format) (Download WAC now in PDF format): added 8/6/09

Chapter 139-37 WAC Proposal and WAC 139-37-005 - A fee to be charged for firearms instructor certification; the inclusion of bail bond recovery agents; and simple language updates. (Download now in PDF format)