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WA Rev Code § 70.47.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.47 - Basic Health Plan—Health Care Access Act.|70.47.240 - Discontinuation of health coverage—Preexisting condition.

RCW 70.47.240 Discontinuation of health coverage—Preexisting condition.If a person was previously enrolled in a group health benefit plan, an individual health benefit plan, or a catastrophic health plan that is discontinued by the carrier by July 1, 2012, at any time during the sixty-three day period immediately preceding their application date for nonsubsidized coverage in the basic health plan as a nonsubsidized enrollee, the basic health plan must credit the applicant's period of prior coverage toward any preexisting condition waiting period applicable under the basic health plan if the benefits under the previous plan provide equivalent or greater overall benefit coverage than that provided in the basic health plan for nonsubsidized enrollees.[ 2012 c 64 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 64: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 23, 2012]." [ 2012 c 64 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 70.47.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.47 - Basic Health Plan—Health Care Access Act.|70.47.900 - Short title.

RCW 70.47.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the health care access act of 1987.[ 1987 1st ex.s. c 5 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.47.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.47 - Basic Health Plan—Health Care Access Act.|70.47.902 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 70.47.902 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 151.]NOTES:Effective dates—2009 c 521 §§ 5-8, 79, 87-103, 107, 151, 165, 166, 173-175, and 190-192: See note following RCW 2.10.900.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.071 - Standards for operation—Adoption by units of local government.

RCW 70.48.071 Standards for operation—Adoption by units of local government.All units of local government that own or operate adult correctional facilities shall, individually or collectively, adopt standards for the operation of those facilities no later than January 1, 1988. Cities and towns shall adopt the standards after considering guidelines established collectively by the cities and towns of the state; counties shall adopt the standards after considering guidelines established collectively by the counties of the state. These standards shall be the minimums necessary to meet federal and state constitutional requirements relating to health, safety, and welfare of inmates and staff, and specific state and federal statutory requirements, and to provide for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Local correctional facilities shall be operated in accordance with these standards.[ 1987 c 462 § 17.]NOTES:Effective dates—1987 c 462: See note following RCW 13.04.116.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.095 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.095 - Regional jails.

RCW 70.48.095 Regional jails.(1) Regional jails may be created and operated between two or more local governments, or one or more local governments and the state, and may be governed by representatives from multiple jurisdictions.(2) A jurisdiction that confines persons prior to conviction in a regional jail in another county is responsible for providing private telephone, videoconferencing, or in-person contact between the defendant and his or her public defense counsel.(3) The creation and operation of any regional jail must comply with the interlocal cooperation act described in chapter 39.34 RCW.(4) Nothing in this section prevents counties and cities from contracting for jail services as described in RCW 70.48.090.[ 2002 c 124 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.135 - Pregnant inmates—Midwifery or doula services—Reasonable accommodations.

RCW 70.48.135 Pregnant inmates—Midwifery or doula services—Reasonable accommodations.(1) Jails must make reasonable accommodations for the provision of available midwifery or doula services to inmates who are pregnant or who have given birth in the last six weeks. Persons providing midwifery or doula services must be granted appropriate facility access, must be allowed to attend and provide assistance during labor and childbirth where feasible, and must have access to the inmate's relevant health care information, as defined in RCW 70.02.010, if the inmate authorizes disclosure.(2) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Doula services" are services provided by a trained doula and designed to provide physical, emotional, or informational support to a pregnant woman before, during, and after delivery of a child. Doula services may include, but are not limited to: Support and assistance during labor and childbirth; prenatal and postpartum education; breastfeeding assistance; parenting education; and support in the event that a woman has been or will become separated from her child.(b) "Midwifery services" means medical aid rendered by a midwife to a woman during prenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum stages or to a woman's newborn up to two weeks of age.(c) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under chapter 18.50 RCW or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.(3) Nothing in this section requires governing units to establish or provide funding for midwifery or doula services, or prevents the adoption of policy guidelines for the delivery of midwifery or doula services to inmates. Services provided under this section may not supplant health care services routinely provided to the inmate.[ 2018 c 41 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.140 - Confinement pursuant to authority of the United States.

RCW 70.48.140 Confinement pursuant to authority of the United States.A person having charge of a jail shall receive and keep in such jail, when room is available, all persons confined or committed thereto by process or order issued under authority of the United States until discharged according to law, the same as if such persons had been committed under process issued under authority of the state, if provision is made by the United States for the support of such persons confined, and for any additional personnel required.[ 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 14.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 316: See note following RCW 70.48.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.160 - Post-approval limitation on funding.

RCW 70.48.160 Post-approval limitation on funding.Having received approval pursuant to *RCW 70.48.060, a governing unit shall not be eligible for further funding for physical plant standards for a period of ten years from the date of the completion of the approved project. A jail shall not be closed for noncompliance to physical plant standards within this same ten year period. This section does not apply if:(1) The state elects to fund phased components of a jail project for which a governing unit has applied. In that instance, initially funded components do not constitute full funding within the meaning of *RCW 70.48.060(1) and ** 70.48.070(2) and the state may fund subsequent phases of the jail project;(2) There is destruction of the facility because of an act of God or the result of a negligent and/or criminal act.[ 1987 c 462 § 9; 1986 c 118 § 10; 1981 c 276 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 16.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 70.48.060 was repealed by 1987 c 462 § 23, effective January 1, 1988.**(2) RCW 70.48.070 was repealed by 1987 c 462 § 23, effective January 1, 1988.Effective dates—1987 c 462: See note following RCW 13.04.116.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 316: See note following RCW 70.48.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.170 - Short title.

RCW 70.48.170 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the City and County Jails Act.[ 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 17.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 316: See note following RCW 70.48.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.180 - Authority to locate and operate jail facilities—Counties.

RCW 70.48.180 Authority to locate and operate jail facilities—Counties.Counties may acquire, build, operate, and maintain holding, detention, special detention, and correctional facilities as defined in RCW 70.48.020 at any place designated by the county legislative authority within the territorial limits of the county. The facilities shall comply with chapter 70.48 RCW and the rules adopted thereunder.[ 1983 c 165 § 37; 1979 ex.s. c 232 § 16.]NOTES:Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.190 - Authority to locate and operate jail facilities—Cities and towns.

RCW 70.48.190 Authority to locate and operate jail facilities—Cities and towns.Cities and towns may acquire, build, operate, and maintain holding, detention, special detention, and correctional facilities as defined in RCW 70.48.020 at any place within the territorial limits of the county in which the city or town is situated, as may be selected by the legislative authority of the municipality. The facilities comply with the provisions of chapter 70.48 RCW and rules adopted thereunder.[ 1983 c 165 § 38; 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 19; 1965 c 7 § 35.21.330. Prior: 1917 c 103 § 1; RRS § 10204. Formerly RCW 35.21.330.]NOTES:Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 316: See note following RCW 70.48.020.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.215 - Booking patients of state hospitals.

RCW 70.48.215 Booking patients of state hospitals.A jail may not refuse to book a patient of a state hospital solely based on the patient's status as a state hospital patient, but may consider other relevant factors that apply to the individual circumstances in each case.[ 2012 c 256 § 11.]NOTES:Purpose—Effective date—2012 c 256: See notes following RCW 10.77.068.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.220 - Confinement may be wherever jail services are contracted—Defendant contact with defense counsel.

RCW 70.48.220 Confinement may be wherever jail services are contracted—Defendant contact with defense counsel.A person confined for an offense punishable by imprisonment in a city or county jail may be confined in the jail of any city or county contracting with the prosecuting city or county for jail services.A jurisdiction that confines persons prior to conviction in a jail in another county is responsible for providing private telephone, videoconferencing, or in-person contact between the defendant and his or her public defense counsel.[ 2002 c 125 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 232 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.230 - Transportation and temporary confinement of prisoners.

RCW 70.48.230 Transportation and temporary confinement of prisoners.The jurisdiction having immediate authority over a prisoner is responsible for the transportation expenses. The transporting officer shall have custody of the prisoner within any Washington county while being transported. Any jail within the state may be used for the temporary confinement of the prisoner with the only charge being for the reasonable cost of board.[ 1979 ex.s. c 232 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.240 - Transfer of felons from jail to state institution—Time limit.

RCW 70.48.240 Transfer of felons from jail to state institution—Time limit.A person imprisoned in a jail and sentenced to a state institution for a felony conviction shall be transferred to a state institution before the forty-first day from the date of sentencing.This section does not apply to persons sentenced for a felony who are held in the facility as a condition of probation or who are specifically sentenced to confinement in the facility.Payment for persons sentenced to state institutions and remaining in a jail from the eighth through the fortieth days following sentencing shall be in accordance with the procedure prescribed under this chapter.[ 1984 c 235 § 8; 1979 ex.s. c 232 § 20.]NOTES:Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.245 - Transfer of persons with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries from jail to department of corrections facility.

RCW 70.48.245 Transfer of persons with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries from jail to department of corrections facility.When a jail has determined that a person in custody has or may have a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 or a traumatic brain injury, upon transfer of the person to a department of corrections facility or other jail facility, every reasonable effort shall be made by the transferring jail staff to communicate to receiving staff the nature of the disability, as determined by the jail and any necessary accommodation for the person as identified by the transferring jail staff.[ 2011 c 236 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.380 - Special detention facilities—Fees for cost of housing.

RCW 70.48.380 Special detention facilities—Fees for cost of housing.The legislative authority of a county or city that establishes a special detention facility as defined in RCW 70.48.020 for persons convicted of violating RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 may establish a reasonable fee schedule to cover the cost of housing in the facility. The schedule shall be on a sliding basis that reflects the person's ability to pay.[ 1983 c 165 § 36.]NOTES:Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.390 - Fee payable by person being booked.

RCW 70.48.390 Fee payable by person being booked.A governing unit may require that each person who is booked at a city, county, or regional jail pay a fee based on the jail's actual booking costs or one hundred dollars, whichever is less, to the sheriff's department of the county or police chief of the city in which the jail is located. The fee is payable immediately from any money then possessed by the person being booked, or any money deposited with the sheriff's department or city jail administration on the person's behalf. If the person has no funds at the time of booking or during the period of incarceration, the sheriff or police chief may notify the court in the county or city where the charges related to the booking are pending, and may request the assessment of the fee. Unless the person is held on other criminal matters, if the person is not charged, is acquitted, or if all charges are dismissed, the sheriff or police chief shall return the fee to the person at the last known address listed in the booking records.[ 2003 c 99 § 1; 1999 c 325 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.400 - Sentences to be served in state institutions—When—Sentences that may be served in jail—Financial responsibility of city or county.

RCW 70.48.400 Sentences to be served in state institutions—When—Sentences that may be served in jail—Financial responsibility of city or county.Persons sentenced to felony terms or a combination of terms of more than three hundred sixty-five days of incarceration shall be committed to state institutions under the authority of the department of corrections. Persons serving sentences of three hundred sixty-five consecutive days or less may be sentenced to a jail as defined in RCW 70.48.020. All persons convicted of felonies or misdemeanors and sentenced to jail shall be the financial responsibility of the city or county.[ 1987 c 462 § 11; 1984 c 235 § 1.]NOTES:Effective dates—1987 c 462: See note following RCW 13.04.116.Effective dates—1984 c 235: "Section 5 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 27, 1984]. The remainder of this act shall take effect July 1, 1984." [ 1984 c 235 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 70.48.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.410 - Financial responsibility for convicted felons.

RCW 70.48.410 Financial responsibility for convicted felons.Persons convicted of a felony as defined by chapter 9A.20 RCW and committed to the care and custody of the department of corrections shall be the financial responsibility of the department of corrections not later than the eighth day, excluding weekends and holidays, following sentencing for the felony and notification that the prisoner is available for movement to a state correctional institution. However, if good cause is shown, a superior court judge may order the prisoner detained in the jail beyond the eight-day period for an additional period not to exceed ten days. If a superior court orders a convicted felon to be detained beyond the eighth day following sentencing, the county or city shall retain financial responsibility for that ten-day period or portion thereof ordered by the court.[ 1984 c 235 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.420 - Financial responsibility for persons detained on parole hold.

RCW 70.48.420 Financial responsibility for persons detained on parole hold.A person detained in jail solely by reason of a parole hold is the financial responsibility of the city or the county detaining the person until the sixteenth day, at which time the person shall become the financial responsibility of the department of corrections. Persons who are detained in a jail on a parole hold and for whom the prosecutor has filed a felony charge remain the responsibility of the city or county.[ 1984 c 235 § 3.]NOTES:Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.430 - Financial responsibility for work release inmates detained in jail.

RCW 70.48.430 Financial responsibility for work release inmates detained in jail.Inmates, as defined by *RCW 72.09.020, who reside in a work release facility and who are detained in a city or county jail are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections.[ 1984 c 235 § 4.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 72.09.020 was repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 19 § 36.Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.440 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.440 - Office of financial management to establish reimbursement rate for cities and counties—Rate until June 30, 1985—Reestablishment of rates.

RCW 70.48.440 Office of financial management to establish reimbursement rate for cities and counties—Rate until June 30, 1985—Reestablishment of rates.The office of financial management shall establish a uniform equitable rate for reimbursing cities and counties for the care of sentenced felons who are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections and are detained or incarcerated in a city or county jail.Until June 30, 1985, the rate for the care of sentenced felons who are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections shall be ten dollars per day. Cost of extraordinary emergency medical care incurred by prisoners who are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections under this chapter shall be reimbursed. The department of corrections shall be advised as far in advance as practicable by competent medical authority of the nature and course of treatment required to ensure the most efficient use of state resources to address the medical needs of the offender. In the event emergency medical care is needed, the department of corrections shall be advised as soon as practicable after the offender is treated.Prior to June 30, 1985, the office of financial management shall meet with the *corrections standards board to establish criteria to determine equitable rates regarding variable costs for sentenced felons who are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections after June 30, 1985. The office of financial management shall reestablish these rates each even-numbered year beginning in 1986.[ 1984 c 235 § 5.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The corrections standards board no longer exists. See 1987 c 462 § 21.Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.
WA Rev Code § 70.48.450 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 70 - Public Health and Safety|Chapter 70.48 - City and County Jails Act.|70.48.450 - Local jail reporting form—Information to be provided by city or county requesting payment for prisoners from state.

RCW 70.48.450 Local jail reporting form—Information to be provided by city or county requesting payment for prisoners from state.The department of corrections is responsible for developing a reporting form for the local jails. The form shall require sufficient information to identify the person, type of state responsibility, method of notification for availability for movement, and the number of days for which the state is financially responsible. The information shall be provided by the city or county requesting payment for prisoners who are the financial responsibility of the department of corrections.[ 1984 c 235 § 6.]NOTES:Effective dates—1984 c 235: See note following RCW 70.48.400.