Per RCW 72.09.770, the Department of Corrections (DOC) must conduct an Unexpected Fatality Review (UFR) in any case in which the death of an incarcerated individual is unexpected, or any case identified by the Office of the Corrections Ombuds for review.
RCW 72.09.770 also directs DOC to "issue a report on the results of the review, unless an extension has been granted by the governor" within 120 days of the UFR Committee's review. Additionally, within 10 days of the UFR Committee meeting, DOC must "develop an associated corrective action plan to implement any recommendations" made by the Committee. These corrective action plans must be implemented within 120 days, unless an extension has been granted by the Governor.
Unexpected Fatality Review Reports and Corrective Action Plans are posted on the Department of Corrections website. DOC also delivers these reports and plans to the Governor and state legislators.
In addition to the individual UFR reports, RCW 43.06C.080 directs the OCO to issue an annual report to the legislature on the status of the implementation of unexpected facility review recommendations.
Annual Review of UFR Reports, Committee Recommendations, and Corrective Action Plans
| Fiscal Year | OCO Report | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Final Report | ||
| 2023 | Final Report |
