State v. Halsen

Schumacher, J.*

Johnene L. Halsen pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree custodial interference in violation of RCW 9A.40.060(1) for taking her daughter outside the state with the intent to deny access to the child by the father, who had legal custody. As part of her sentence, Halsen was ordered to pay restitution in the total amount of $2,382.73. Except for an uncontested $29 for a medical examination of the child, the restitution figure represents the costs incurred by the father in his efforts to find and recover his daughter: motel charges, $107.97; gasoline, $223.76; meals, $232.50;…