Victims Rights Groups Speak Out Against Washington State’s Proposed Court Rule Changes to the State’s Pretrial Release Process
Tiffany Attrill, founder of the Victim Justice Coalition, appeared on The Todd Ortloff Show on KONP-AM & FM to express strong opposition to proposed changes to Washington State’s court rules on pretrial release. Attrill and host Todd Ortloff discussed how the changes would make it significantly harder for judges to detain high-risk defendants before trial, potentially allowing more individuals with serious criminal histories to remain in the community while awaiting court dates. Critics, including Attrill, argue that the reforms prioritize defendant rights over public safety and could lead to higher rates of failure to appear and reoffending.
The interview highlighted concerns that the proposed rules would limit judges’ ability to consider a defendant’s full risk profile when setting bail or release conditions. Attrill urged listeners to submit public comments opposing the changes before the April 30, 2026 deadline, noting that comments must be sent via email to supreme@courts.wa.gov.
A summary of the interview is below as well as a link to the full segment.
VICTIM'S RIGHTS ADVOCATE TIFFANY ATTRILL IS INTERVIEWED ON KONP-AM & FM IN PORT ANGELES, WA
Tiffany Attrill, founder of the Victim Justice Coalition, a Washington-based advocacy organization, is interviewed on "The Todd Ortloff Show" on KONP-AM & FM in Port Angeles, WA. They discuss the negative impact on public safety of proposed court rules changes in Washington State. If implemented, the rule changes would significantly alter how judges make pretrial release decisions in ways critics say could make it harder to ensure defendants return to court and easier for high-risk individuals to remain out in the community.
