State v. Murray

This is an appeal from an order authorizing a sentence modification. Sally Jean Murray was sentenced to serve 365 days, with credit for one day served, in a county work release program, a form of partial confinement. After serving part of her sentence, Murray filed a motion asking the court to permit her to serve the remainder of the sentence in home detention, a different form of partial confinement. The trial court, relying on its inherent authority, granted Murray’s motion. The State appeals. Based on State v. Shove, 113 Wn.2d 83, 776 P.2d 132 (1989), we reverse.

*520FACTS

Sally Jean Murray was…