State v. Pierson

Brown, A.C.J.

Eugene L. Pierson entered an Alford1 plea in Spokane County to one count of third degree child rape. Over Mr. Pierson’s timeliness objection, he was ordered to pay restitution. He appealed. Today, we decide an issue of first impression, whether a trial court that, at sentencing, requires a restitution hearing within 60 days, may continue the restitution hearing after the 60 days has expired to another date within the 180-day statutory limit. We decide it can, and affirm.

FACTS

In January 1998, the State charged Mr. Pierson with second degree child rape and third degree child rape;…