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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.23 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FACILITIES FOR MENTALLY ILL

Sections
72.23.070 Voluntary patients — Right to receive — Application — Review of condition and status — Minors, commitment procedure and requirements, rights.
[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 48; 1975 1st ex.s. c 199 § 11; 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 3; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 50; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.070. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 11; 1949 c 198 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-19, part. Formerly RCW 71.02.030.]
Repealed by 1985 c 354 § 34, effective January 1, 1986. Later enactment, see chapter 71.34 RCW.
72.23.090 Voluntary patients — Detention.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 § 51; 1959 c 28 § 72.23.090. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 13; 1949 c 198 § 19, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6953-19, part. Formerly RCW 71.02.050.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
72.23.140 Parole or discharge — Revocation of parole.
[1959 c 28 § 72.23.140. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 41. Formerly RCW 71.02.610.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
72.23.150 Parole — Revocation by court — Emergency detention.
[1959 c 28 § 72.23.150. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 42. Formerly RCW 71.02.620.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
72.23.220 Letters to or from patients.
[1959 c 28 § 72.23.220. Prior: 1957 c 54 § 1; 1951 c 139 § 48. Formerly RCW 71.02.590.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
72.23.270 Exclusions from state hospitals — Idiots, imbeciles, etc.
[1959 c 28 § 72.23.270. Prior: 1951 c 139 § 66. Formerly RCW 71.02.500.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
72.23.450 Annual report to the legislature.
[2000 c 22 § 8.]
Repealed by 2003 c 207 § 15.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.25 NONRESIDENT MENTALLY ILL, SEXUAL PSYCHOPATHS, AND PSYCHOPATHIC DELINQUENTS — DEPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION

Sections
72.25.040 Bringing committed person into state without permission — Penalty.
[1965 c 78 § 4; 1959 c 28 § 72.25.040. Prior: 1957 c 29 § 4; 1953 c 232 § 4. Formerly RCW 71.04.300.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 66.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.28 LAKELAND VILLAGE

Sections
72.28.010 through 72.28.160
[1905 c 70 §§ 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; RRS §§ 4655, 4658, 1909 pp 260, 261 §§ 3, 4, 6, 7, 8; RRS §§ 4674, 4675, 4677, 4678, 4679; 1913 c 173 §§ 2, 4-15; RRS §§ 4660, 4662-4673. 1947 c 157 § 1, last am'ds 1917 c 64 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4656.]
Repealed by 1957 c 102 § 26. Later enactment, see chapter 72.33 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.30 INTERLAKE SCHOOL

Sections
72.30.010 Use of surplus facilities at Eastern State Hospital authorized.
[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 53; 1967 ex.s. c 18 § 1.]
Repealed by 1988 c 176 § 1006. See Title 71A RCW.
72.30.020 Selection and designation of facilities — Joint use.
[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 54; 1967 ex.s. c 18 § 2.]
Repealed by 1988 c 176 § 1006. See Title 71A RCW.
72.30.030 Superintendent — Appointment.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 29; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 55; 1967 ex.s. c 18 § 3.]
Repealed by 1988 c 176 § 1006. See Title 71A RCW.
72.30.040 Powers and duties of superintendent.
[1979 ex.s. c 217 § 11; 1979 c 141 § 235; 1967 ex.s. c 18 § 4.]
Repealed by 1988 c 176 § 1006. See Title 71A RCW.
72.30.050 Persons eligible for admission — Transfers from state residential schools and hospitals.
[1979 c 141 § 236; 1967 ex.s. c 18 § 5.]
Repealed by 1988 c 176 § 1006. See Title 71A RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.32 RAINIER STATE SCHOOL

Sections
72.32.010 through 72.32.180
[1937 c 10 §§ 2-5, 7-20; RRS §§ 4679-2-4679-20. 1947 c 157 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 4679a.]
Repealed by 1957 c 102 § 26. Later enactment, see chapter 72.33 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.36 SOLDIERS' AND VETERANS' HOMES

Sections
72.36.040 Colony established—Who may be admitted.
[2008 c 6 § 504; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 2. Prior: 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 102; 1973 c 101 § 1; 1959 c 235 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.040; prior: 1947 c 190 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 74 § 1; 1915 c 106 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10730.]
Repealed by 2023 c 327 § 3.
72.36.050 Regulations of home applicable—Rations, medical attendance, clothing.
[2008 c 6 § 505; 1979 c 65 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 103; 1967 c 112 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.050. Prior: 1947 c 190 § 2; 1939 c 161 § 1; 1927 c 276 § 1; 1925 ex.s. c 74 § 1; 1915 c 106 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10731.]
Repealed by 2023 c 327 § 3.
72.36.055 Domiciliary and nursing care.
[2014 c 184 § 5; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 6.]
Repealed by 2023 c 327 § 3.
72.36.077 Eastern Washington veterans' home—Funding—Intent.
[2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 1.]
Repealed by 2023 c 327 § 3.
72.36.080 Who may be admitted to veterans' home.
[1977 ex.s. c 186 § 5; 1975 c 13 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 104; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.080. Prior: 1955 c 104 § 1; 1927 c 276 § 2; 1915 c 106 § 4; RRS § 10732.]
Repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 11, effective July 1, 1993.
72.36.130 Veterans' home revolving fund — Income and disbursements — Expenditure and revenue control.
[1977 ex.s. c 186 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 11, effective July 1, 1993.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.40 STATE SCHOOLS FOR BLIND, DEAF, SENSORY HANDICAPPED

Sections
72.40.001 Definition.
[1981 c 136 § 100.]
Repealed by 1985 c 378 § 35, effective July 1, 1986.
72.40.023 Superintendent of the state school for the deaf — Powers and duties.
[2002 c 209 § 3.]
Repealed by 2009 c 381 § 35.
72.40.030 Annual terms.
[1959 c 28 § 72.40.030. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 258 § 2; 1903 c 140 § 2; 1897 c 118 § 246; 1886 p 139 § 23; RRS § 4646.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 50 § 7.
72.40.115 School for the deaf — School for the blind — Appropriations.
[1985 c 378 § 26.]
Repealed by 1991 c 65 § 2, effective July 1, 1991.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.41 BOARD OF TRUSTEES — SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Sections
72.41.050 Eligibility and certification of teachers — Rules and regulations.
[1973 c 118 § 5.]
Repealed by 1985 c 378 § 35, effective July 1, 1986. Later enactment, see RCW 72.40.028.
72.41.080 Local advisory committees.
[1973 c 118 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 c 147 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.42 BOARD OF TRUSTEES — SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Sections
72.42.020 Board of trustees — Membership — Terms — Vacancies — Officers — Rules and regulations.
[1993 c 147 § 9; 1985 c 378 § 33; 1982 1st ex.s. c 30 § 15; 1972 ex.s. c 96 § 2.]
Repealed by 2002 c 209 § 11, effective July 1, 2002.
72.42.025 Membership, effect of creation of new congressional districts or boundaries.
[1982 1st ex.s. c 30 § 16.]
Repealed by 2002 c 209 § 11, effective July 1, 2002.
72.42.030 Bylaws — Rules and regulations — Officers.
[1972 ex.s. c 96 § 3.]
Repealed by 2002 c 209 § 11, effective July 1, 2002.
72.42.040 Powers and duties.
[1985 c 378 § 34; 1981 c 42 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 96 § 4.]
Repealed by 2002 c 209 § 11, effective July 1, 2002.
72.42.050 Eligibility and certification of teachers — Rules and regulations.
[1972 ex.s. c 96 § 5.]
Repealed by 1985 c 378 § 35, effective July 1, 1986. Later enactment, see RCW 72.40.028.
72.42.080 Local advisory committees.
[1972 ex.s. c 96 § 8.]
Repealed by 1993 c 147 § 11.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.44 MCKAY MEMORIAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Sections
72.44.010 through 72.44.110
[1949 c 173; 1947 c 178; 1945 c 53; 1941 c 67; 1939 c 46; Rem. Supp. 1949 §§ 6130-31-6130-41a.]
Repealed by 1955 c 72 § 4.
72.44.120 Sale of hospital authorized.
[1955 c 72 § 1.]
Temporary. Decodified.
72.44.130 Condition of sale.
[1955 c 72 § 2.]
Temporary. Decodified.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.48 STATE NARCOTIC FARM COLONY

Sections
72.48.010 Establishment authorized.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.010. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 1; RRS § 10242-1.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.020 Definitions.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.020. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 2; RRS § 10242-2.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.030 Complaint — Arrest — Trial — Order.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.030. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 3; RRS § 10242-3.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.040 Cost of maintenance, transportation, etc.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.040. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 4; RRS § 10242-4.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.050 Parole or discharge.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.050. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 5; RRS § 10242-5.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.060 Voluntary patients.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.060. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 6; RRS § 10242-6.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.070 Witness fees — Drug addict's transportation expense, payment.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.070. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 7; RRS § 10242-7.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.080 Bringing in prohibited articles — Penalty.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.080. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 9; RRS § 10242-9.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.090 Assisting escape — Penalty.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.090. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 10; RRS § 10242-10.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.100 Conniving at improper commitment — Penalty.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.100. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 11; RRS § 10242-11.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
72.48.110 Care of persons pending construction of institution.
[1959 c 28 § 72.48.110. Prior: 1935 c 84 § 8; RRS § 10242-8.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 103 § 3.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.50 STATE BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Sections
72.50.010 Bureau established — Purpose.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.010. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.29.010.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.020 Superintendent — Employees.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.020. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.29.020.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.030 Powers and duties.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.030. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.29.030.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.040 Submission to taking of identifying data.
[1970 ex.s. c 49 § 6; 1959 c 28 § 72.50.040. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.29.040.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
72.50.050 Criminal activity information to be furnished bureau.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.050. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.29.050.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.060 Mandatory fingerprint cards for certain crimes.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.060. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.29.060.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.070 Information as to proceedings and modus operandi to be furnished bureau.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.070. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.29.070.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.080 Availability of records — Fugitive circulars.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.080. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.29.080.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.090 Duties of officials in charge of institutions — Duties of bureau.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.090. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.29.090.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.100 Bureau's files privileged — Who may obtain transcripts.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.100. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.29.100.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.110 Transfer of records, etc.
[1959 c 28 § 72.50.110. Prior: 1955 c 318 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.29.110.]
Repealed by 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 62.
72.50.120 Records of identification — Definitions.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 1.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
72.50.130 Records of identification — Agencies sending records to send information as to final disposition of all charges brought.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 2.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
72.50.140 Records of identification — Confidentiality.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 3.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
72.50.150 Records of identification — Records of arrest to contain notation stating disposition of charges.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 4.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
72.50.160 Records of identification — Proceedings to enforce compliance with RCW 72.50.120 through 72.50.170.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 5.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
72.50.170 Records of identification — Liability in damages for violation of RCW 72.50.140.
[1969 ex.s. c 256 § 6.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 152 § 24.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.56 STATE INSTITUTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Sections
72.56.010 Institution at Fort Worden established.
[1979 c 141 § 251; 1959 c 28 § 72.56.010. Prior: 1957 c 217 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1979 c 141 § 385.
72.56.020 Authority to purchase lands, buildings, equipment at Fort Worden.
[1959 c 28 § 72.56.020. Prior: 1957 c 217 § 2.]
Decodified pursuant to 1979 c 141 § 385.
72.56.030 Remodeling and alteration at Fort Worden.
[1959 c 28 § 72.56.030. Prior: 1957 c 217 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1979 c 141 § 385.
72.56.040 Transfer of children and youth from other facilities to Fort Worden.
[1979 c 141 § 252; 1959 c 28 § 72.56.040. Prior: 1957 c 217 § 4.]
Decodified.
72.56.050 Superintendent, officers, employees — Appointment.
[1979 c 141 § 253; 1959 c 28 § 72.56.050. Prior: 1957 c 217 § 5.]
Decodified.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.65 WORK RELEASE PROGRAM

Notes:
Reviser's note:
The repeal of RCW 72.65.020, 72.65.030, and 72.65.040 to take effect July 1, 1984, was rescinded by 1984 c 209 § 31, effective June 30, 1984.
72.65.070 Wilfully failing to return — Deemed escapee and fugitive — Penalty.
[1967 c 17 § 7.]
Repealed by 2001 c 264 § 7, effective July 1, 2001.
Notes:
Savings--2001 c 264:
"The laws repealed by this act are repealed except with respect to rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, proceedings which were begun prior to July 1, 2001, or proceedings which are initiated after this act for violations committed prior to July 1, 2001." [2001 c 264 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.66 FURLOUGHS FOR PRISONERS

Sections
72.66.020 Furloughs authorized for certain prisoners — Conditions — Time limitations.
[1971 ex.s. c 58 § 3.]
Repealed by 1973 c 20 § 19.
72.66.030 Application of prisoner for furlough — Contents of application — Recommendation for approval or denial of application by superintendent.
[1971 ex.s. c 58 § 4.]
Repealed by 1973 c 20 § 19.
72.66.040 Final approval or denial of application by secretary — Terms and conditions of furlough — Multiple furloughs authorized — Prisoner's oath required.
[1971 ex.s. c 58 § 5.]
Repealed by 1973 c 20 § 19.
72.66.060 Wilfully failing to return — Deemed escapee and fugitive — Penalty.
[1971 ex.s. c 58 § 7.]
Repealed by 2001 c 264 § 7, effective July 1, 2001.
Notes:
Savings--2001 c 264:
See note following RCW 72.65.070.
72.66.100 Liability of state for damages to persons or property due to criminal conduct of furloughed prisoner — Limitation.
[1972 ex.s. c 72 § 1.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 122 § 18, effective July 1, 1974. See RCW 7.68.900 and the footnote following that section.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.68 TRANSFER, REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION — DETENTION CONTRACTS

Sections
72.68.012 Transfer to private institutions-Intent-Authority.
[2000 c 62 § 1.]
Repealed by 2020 c 318 § 7.
72.68.030 Removal or transfer of insane convict or hospital patient.
[1959 c 28 § 72.68.030. Prior: 1909 c 249 § 32; RRS § 2284. Formerly RCW 72.04.120.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 59 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › RCW Dispositions › 72.78 COMMUNITY TRANSITION COORDINATION NETWORKS

Sections
72.78.020 Inventory of services and resources by counties.
[2014 c 225 § 99; 2007 c 483 § 102.]
Decodified pursuant to 2019 c 325 § 6003, effective January 1, 2020.
72.78.030 Pilot program established — Participation standards — Selection criteria.
[2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 12; 2007 c 483 § 103.]
Expired June 30, 2013.
72.78.050 Funding — Requirements — Evaluation and report.
[2007 c 483 § 105.]
Expired June 30, 2013.
72.78.060 Community transition coordination network account.
[2007 c 483 § 106.]
Expired June 30, 2013.
72.78.900 Part headings not law-2007 c 483.
[2007 c 483 § 701.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
72.78.901 Severability-2007 c 483.
[2007 c 483 § 702.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.010 - Powers and duties apply to department of social and health services, department of children, youth, and families, and department of corrections—Joint exercise authorized.

RCW 72.01.010
Powers and duties apply to department of social and health services, department of children, youth, and families, and department of corrections—Joint exercise authorized.
As used in this chapter:
"Department" means the departments of social and health services, children, youth, and families, and corrections; and
"Secretary" means the secretaries of social and health services, children, youth, and families, and corrections.
The powers and duties granted and imposed in this chapter, when applicable, apply to the departments of social and health services, children, youth, and families, and corrections and the secretaries of social and health services, children, youth, and families and corrections, for institutions under their control. A power or duty may be exercised or fulfilled jointly if joint action is more efficient, as determined by the secretaries.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 726; 1981 c 136 § 66; 1979 c 141 § 142; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 56; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.010. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 10; RRS § 10919. Formerly RCW 72.04.010.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Effective date—Severability—1970 ex.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 43.20A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.042 - Hours of labor for full time employees—Compensatory time—Premium pay.

RCW 72.01.042
Hours of labor for full time employees—Compensatory time—Premium pay.
The hours of labor for each full time employee shall be a maximum of eight hours in any workday and forty hours in any workweek.
Employees required to work in excess of the eight-hour maximum per day or the forty-hour maximum per week shall be compensated by not less than equal hours of compensatory time off or, in lieu thereof, a premium rate of pay per hour equal to not less than one-one hundred and seventy-sixth of the employee's gross monthly salary: PROVIDED, That in the event that an employee is granted compensatory time off, such time off should be given within the calendar year and in the event that such an arrangement is not possible the employee shall be given a premium rate of pay: PROVIDED FURTHER, That compensatory time and/or payment thereof shall be allowed only for overtime as is duly authorized and accounted for under rules and regulations established by the secretary.
[ 1981 c 136 § 67; 1979 c 141 § 143; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 60; 1953 c 169 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.19.255.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Effective date—Severability—1970 ex.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 43.20A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.043 - Hours of labor for full time employees—Certain personnel excepted.

RCW 72.01.043
Hours of labor for full time employees—Certain personnel excepted.
RCW 72.01.042 shall not be applicable to the following designated personnel: Administrative officers of the department; institutional superintendents, medical staff other than nurses, and business managers; and such professional, administrative and supervisory personnel as designated prior to July 1, 1970 by the department of social and health services with the concurrence of the merit system board having jurisdiction.
[ 1979 c 141 § 144; 1970 ex.s. c 18 § 61; 1953 c 169 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.19.256.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1970 ex.s. c 18: See notes following RCW 43.20A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.050 - Secretary's powers and duties—Management of public institutions and correctional facilities.

RCW 72.01.050
Secretary's powers and duties—Management of public institutions and correctional facilities.
(1) The secretary of social and health services shall have full power to manage and govern the following public institutions: The western state hospital, the eastern state hospital, the northern state hospital, Lakeland Village, the Rainier school, and such other institutions as authorized by law, subject only to the limitations contained in laws relating to the management of such institutions.
(2) The secretary of corrections shall have full power to manage, govern, and name all state correctional facilities, subject only to the limitations contained in laws relating to the management of such institutions.
(3) If any state correctional facility is fully or partially destroyed by natural causes or otherwise, the secretary of corrections may, with the approval of the governor, provide for the establishment and operation of additional residential correctional facilities to place those inmates displaced by such destruction. However, such additional facilities may not be established if there are existing residential correctional facilities to which all of the displaced inmates can be appropriately placed. The establishment and operation of any additional facility shall be on a temporary basis, and the facility may not be operated beyond July 1 of the year following the year in which it was partially or fully destroyed.
(4) The secretary of the department of children, youth, and families shall have full power to manage and govern Echo Glen, the Green Hill school, and such other institutions as authorized by law, subject only to the limitations contained in laws relating to the management of such institutions.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 628; 1992 c 7 § 51; 1988 c 143 § 1. Prior: 1985 c 378 § 8; 1985 c 350 § 1; 1981 c 136 § 68; 1979 c 141 § 145; 1977 c 31 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.050; prior: 1955 c 195 § 4(1); 1915 c 107 § 1, part; 1907 c 166 § 2, part; 1901 c 119 § 3, part; RRS § 10899, part. Formerly RCW 43.28.020, part.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 601-631, 701-728, and 804: See note following RCW 13.04.011.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Severability—1985 c 378: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1985 c 378 § 36.]
Effective date—1985 c 378: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1986. The secretary of social and health services and the governor may immediately take such steps as are necessary to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date." [ 1985 c 378 § 37.]
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.060 - Chief executive officers—Appointment—Salaries—Assistants.

RCW 72.01.060
Chief executive officers—Appointment—Salaries—Assistants.
The secretary shall appoint the chief executive officers necessary to manage one or more of the public facilities operated by the department. This section, however, shall not apply to RCW 72.40.020.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, the chief executive officer of each institution may appoint all assistants and employees required for the management of the institution placed in his or her charge, the number of such assistants and employees to be determined and fixed by the secretary. The chief executive officer of any institution may, at his or her pleasure, discharge any person therein employed. The secretary shall investigate all complaints made against the chief executive officer of any institution and also any complaint against any other officer or employee thereof, if it has not been investigated and reported upon by the chief executive officer.
The secretary may, after investigation, for good and sufficient reasons, order the discharge of any subordinate officer or employee of an institution.
Each chief executive officer shall receive such salary as is fixed by the secretary, who shall also fix the compensation of other officers and the employees of each institution. Such latter compensation shall be fixed on or before the first day of April of each year and no change shall be made in the compensation, so fixed, during the twelve-month period commencing April 1st.
[ 2012 c 117 § 443; 1983 1st ex.s. c 41 § 26; 1979 c 141 § 146; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.060. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 5; 1901 c 119 § 6; RRS § 10902. Formerly RCW 72.04.020.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.
Authority to appoint a single executive officer for multiple institutions—Exception: RCW 43.20A.607.
Juvenile correctional institution in King county, appointment of superintendent: RCW 72.19.030.
Maple Lane School, appointment of superintendent and subordinate officers and employees: RCW 72.20.020.
State hospitals for individuals with mental illness—Superintendents: RCW 72.23.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.090 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 72.01.090
Rules and regulations.
The department is authorized to make its own rules for the proper execution of its powers. It shall also have the power to adopt rules and regulations for the government of the public institutions placed under its control, and shall therein prescribe, in a manner consistent with the provisions of this title, the duties of the persons connected with the management of such public institutions.
[ 1959 c 28 § 72.01.090. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 7; 1901 c 119 § 9; RRS § 10905. Formerly RCW 72.04.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.110 - Construction or repair of buildings—Contracts or inmate labor.

RCW 72.01.110
Construction or repair of buildings—Contracts or inmate labor.
The department may employ the services of competent architects for the preparation of plans and specifications for new buildings, or for repairs, changes, or additions to buildings already constructed, employ competent persons to superintend the construction of new buildings or repairs, changes, or additions to buildings already constructed and call for bids and award contracts for the erection of new buildings, or for repairs, changes, or additions to buildings already constructed: PROVIDED, That the department may proceed with the erecting of any new building, or repairs, changes, or additions to any buildings already constructed, employing thereon the labor of the inmates of the institution, when in its judgment the improvements can be made in as satisfactory a manner and at a less cost to the state by so doing.
[ 1959 c 28 § 72.01.110. Prior: 1901 c 119 § 12; RRS § 10909. Formerly RCW 72.04.100.]
NOTES:
Public works: Chapter 39.04 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.120 - Construction or repair of buildings—Award of contracts.

RCW 72.01.120
Construction or repair of buildings—Award of contracts.
When improvements are to be made under contract, notice of the call for the same shall be published in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the state for two weeks prior to the award being made. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The secretary is authorized to require such security as he or she may deem proper to accompany the bids submitted, and shall also fix the amount of the bond or other security that shall be furnished by the person or firm to whom the contract is awarded. The secretary shall have the power to reject any or all bids submitted, if for any reason it is deemed for the best interest of the state to do so, and to readvertise in accordance with the provisions hereof. The secretary shall also have the power to reject the bid of any person or firm who has had a prior contract, and who did not, in the opinion of the secretary, faithfully comply with the same.
[ 2012 c 117 § 444; 1979 c 141 § 148; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.120. Prior: 1901 c 119 § 10, part; RRS § 10906.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.130 - Destruction of buildings—Reconstruction.

RCW 72.01.130
Destruction of buildings—Reconstruction.
If any of the shops or buildings in which convicts are employed are destroyed in any way, or injured by fire or otherwise, they may be rebuilt or repaired immediately under the direction of the department, by and with the advice and consent of the governor, and the expenses thereof shall be paid out of any unexpended funds appropriated to the department for any purpose, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars: PROVIDED, That if a specific appropriation for a particular project has been made by the legislature, only such funds exceeding the cost of such project may be expended for the purposes of this section.
[ 1959 c 28 § 72.01.130. Prior: 1957 c 25 § 1; 1891 c 147 § 29; RRS § 10908. Formerly RCW 72.04.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.140 - Agricultural and farm activities.

RCW 72.01.140
Agricultural and farm activities.
The secretary shall:
(1) Make a survey, investigation, and classification of the lands connected with the state institutions under his or her control, and determine which thereof are of such character as to be most profitably used for agricultural, horticultural, dairying, and stock raising purposes, taking into consideration the costs of making them ready for cultivation, the character of the soil, its depth and fertility, the number of kinds of crops to which it is adapted, the local climatic conditions, the local annual rainfall, the water supply upon the land or available, the needs of all state institutions for the food products that can be grown or produced, and the amount and character of the available labor of inmates at the several institutions;
(2) Establish and carry on suitable farming operations at the several institutions under his or her control;
(3) Supply the several institutions with the necessary food products produced thereat;
(4) Exchange with, or furnish to, other institutions, food products at the cost of production;
(5) Sell and dispose of surplus food products produced.
[ 2012 c 117 § 445; 2005 c 353 § 5; 1981 c 238 § 1; 1979 c 141 § 149; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.140. Prior: 1955 c 195 § 4(7), (8), (9), (10), and (11); 1921 c 7 § 39; RRS § 10797. Formerly RCW 43.28.020, part.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2005 c 353: See note following RCW 71A.20.170.
Effective date—1981 c 238: "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 on July 1, 1981." [ 1981 c 238 § 7.]
Savings—Liabilities—1981 c 238: "The enactment of this act shall not have the effect of terminating, or in any way modifying, any liability, civil or criminal, which is already in existence on the effective date of this act." [ 1981 c 238 § 5.]
Savings—Rights, actions, contracts—1981 c 238: "Nothing in this act shall be construed as affecting any existing rights except as to the agencies referred to, nor as affecting any pending actions, activities, proceedings, or contracts, nor affect the validity of any act performed by such agency or any employee thereof prior to the effective date of this act." [ 1981 c 238 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.150 - Industrial activities.

RCW 72.01.150
Industrial activities.
The secretary shall:
(1) Establish, install and operate, at the several state institutions under his or her control, such industries and industrial plants as may be most suitable and beneficial to the inmates thereof, and as can be operated at the least relative cost and the greatest relative benefit to the state, taking into consideration the needs of the state institutions for industrial products, and the amount and character of labor of inmates available at the several institutions;
(2) Supply the several institutions with the necessary industrial products produced thereat;
(3) Exchange with, or furnish to, other state institutions industrial products at prices to be fixed by the department, not to exceed in any case the price of such products in the open market;
(4) Sell and dispose of surplus industrial products produced, to such persons and under such rules, regulations, terms, and prices as may be in his or her judgment for the best interest of the state;
(5) Sell products of the plate mill to any department, to any state, county, or other public institution and to any governmental agency, of this or any other state under such rules, regulations, terms, and prices as may be in his or her judgment for the best interests of the state.
[ 2012 c 117 § 446; 1979 c 141 § 150; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.150. Prior: 1955 c 195 § 4(12), (13), (14), (15), and (16); 1923 c 101 § 1; 1921 c 7 § 40; RRS § 10798. Formerly RCW 43.28.020, part.]
NOTES:
Correctional industries: Chapter 72.60 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.180 - Dietitian—Duties—Travel expenses.

RCW 72.01.180
Dietitian—Duties—Travel expenses.
The secretary shall have the power to select a member of the faculty of the University of Washington, or the Washington State University, skilled in scientific food analysis and dietetics, to be known as the state dietitian, who shall make and furnish to the department food analyses showing the relative food value, in respect to cost, of food products, and advise the department as to the quantity, comparative cost, and food values, of proper diets for the inmates of the state institutions under the control of the department. The state dietitian shall receive travel expenses while engaged in the performance of his or her duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
[ 2012 c 117 § 447; 1979 c 141 § 152; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 166; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.180. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 32; RRS § 10790. Formerly RCW 43.19.150.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.190 - Fire protection.

RCW 72.01.190
Fire protection.
The secretary may enter into an agreement with a city or town adjacent to any state institution for fire protection for such institution.
[ 1979 c 141 § 153; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.190. Prior: 1947 c 188 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10898a. Formerly RCW 72.04.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.200 - Employment of teachers—Exceptions.

RCW 72.01.200
Employment of teachers—Exceptions.
State correctional facilities may employ certificated teachers to carry on their educational work, except for the educational programs provided pursuant to RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.050 and all such teachers so employed shall be eligible to membership in the state teachers' retirement fund.
[ 1992 c 7 § 52; 1990 c 33 § 591; 1979 ex.s. c 217 § 6; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.200. Prior: 1947 c 211 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10319-1. Formerly RCW 72.04.130.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Statutory references—Severability—1990 c 33: See RCW 28A.900.100 through 28A.900.102.
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 217: See note following RCW 28A.190.030.
Teachers' qualifications at state schools for the deaf and blind: RCW 72.40.028.
Teachers' retirement: Chapter 41.32 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.212 - Institutional religious coordinators—Liability insurance—Representation by attorney general in civil lawsuits.

RCW 72.01.212
Institutional religious coordinators—Liability insurance—Representation by attorney general in civil lawsuits.
Regardless of whether the services are voluntary or provided by employment or contract with the department of corrections, a religious coordinator who provides the services authorized by RCW 72.01.220:
(1) May not be compelled to carry personal liability insurance as a condition of providing those services; and
(2) May request that the attorney general authorize the defense of an action or proceeding for damages instituted against the religious coordinator arising out of the course of his or her duties in accordance with RCW 4.92.060, 4.92.070, and 4.92.075.
[ 2019 c 107 § 3; 2008 c 104 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—2008 c 104: See note following RCW 72.01.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.220 - Institutional religious coordinators—Duties.

RCW 72.01.220
Institutional religious coordinators—Duties.
It shall be the duty of the religious coordinators at the respective institutions mentioned in RCW 72.01.210, under the direction of the department, to conduct religious services and to give religious and moral instruction to the inmates of the institutions, and to attend to their spiritual wants. They shall counsel with and interview the inmates concerning their social and family problems, and shall give assistance to the inmates and their families in regard to such problems.
[ 2019 c 107 § 4; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.220. Prior: 1955 c 248 § 2. Formerly RCW 72.04.170.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.230 - Institutional religious coordinators—Offices, chapels, supplies.

RCW 72.01.230
Institutional religious coordinators—Offices, chapels, supplies.
The religious coordinators at the respective institutions mentioned in RCW 72.01.210 shall be provided with the offices and chapels at their institutions, and such supplies as may be necessary for the carrying out of their duties.
[ 2019 c 107 § 5; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.230. Prior: 1955 c 248 § 3. Formerly RCW 72.04.180.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.240 - Supervisor of religious coordinators.

RCW 72.01.240
Supervisor of religious coordinators.
Each secretary is hereby empowered to appoint one of the religious coordinators, authorized by RCW 72.01.210, to act as supervisor of religious coordinators for his or her department, in addition to his or her duties at one of the institutions designated in RCW 72.01.210.
[ 2019 c 107 § 6; 2012 c 117 § 448; 1981 c 136 § 70; 1979 c 141 § 155; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.240. Prior: 1955 c 248 § 4. Formerly RCW 72.04.190.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.260 - Outside ministers not excluded.

RCW 72.01.260
Outside ministers not excluded.
Nothing contained in RCW 72.01.210 through 72.01.240 shall be so construed as to exclude ministers of any denomination from giving gratuitous religious or moral instruction to prisoners under such reasonable rules and regulations as the secretary may prescribe.
[ 1983 c 3 § 184; 1979 c 141 § 156; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.260. Prior: 1929 c 59 § 2; Code 1881 § 3297; RRS § 10236-1. Formerly RCW 72.08.210.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.270 - Gifts, acceptance of.

RCW 72.01.270
Gifts, acceptance of.
The secretary shall have the power to receive, hold and manage all real and personal property made over to the department by gift, devise or bequest, and the proceeds and increase thereof shall be used for the benefit of the institution for which it is received.
[ 1979 c 141 § 157; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.270. Prior: 1901 c 119 § 8; RRS § 10904. Formerly RCW 72.04.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.280 - Quarters for personnel—Charges.

RCW 72.01.280
Quarters for personnel—Charges.
The superintendent of each public institution and the assistant physicians, steward, accountant and chief engineer of each hospital for the mentally ill may be furnished with quarters, household furniture, board, fuel, and lights for themselves and their families, and the secretary may, when in his or her opinion any public institution would be benefited by so doing, extend this privilege to any officer at any of the public institutions under his or her control. The words "family" or "families" used in this section shall be construed to mean only the spouse and dependent children of an officer. Employees may be furnished with quarters and board for themselves. The secretary shall charge and collect from such officers and employees the full cost of the items so furnished, including an appropriate charge for depreciation of capital items.
[ 2012 c 117 § 449; 1979 c 141 § 158; 1959 c 39 § 3; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.280. Prior: 1957 c 188 § 1; 1907 c 166 § 6; 1901 c 119 § 6; RRS § 10903. Formerly RCW 72.04.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.282 - Quarters for personnel—Deposit of receipts.

RCW 72.01.282
Quarters for personnel—Deposit of receipts.
All moneys received by the secretary from charges made pursuant to RCW 72.01.280 shall be deposited by him or her in the state general fund.
[ 2012 c 117 § 450; 1981 c 136 § 71; 1979 c 141 § 159; 1959 c 210 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.290 - Record of patients and inmates.

RCW 72.01.290
Record of patients and inmates.
The department shall keep at its office, accessible only to the secretary and to proper officers and employees, and to other persons authorized by the secretary, a record showing the residence, sex, age, nativity, occupation, civil condition and date of entrance, or commitment of every person, patient, inmate or convict, in the several public institutions governed by the department, the date of discharge of every person from the institution, and whether such discharge is final: PROVIDED, That in addition to this information the superintendents for the hospitals for the mentally ill shall also state the condition of the person at the time of leaving the institution. The record shall also state if the person is transferred from one institution to another and to what institution; and if dead the date and cause of death. This information shall be furnished to the department by the several institutions, and also such other obtainable facts as the department may from time to time require, not later than the fifth day of each month for the month preceding, by the chief executive officer of each public institution, upon blank forms which the department may prescribe.
[ 1979 c 141 § 160; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.290. Prior: 1907 c 166 § 9; 1901 c 119 § 13; RRS § 10910. Formerly RCW 72.04.110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.300 - Accounting systems.

RCW 72.01.300
Accounting systems.
The secretary shall have the power, and it shall be his or her duty, to install and maintain in the department a proper cost accounting system of accounts for each of the institutions under the control of the department, for the purpose of detecting and avoiding unprofitable expenditures and operations.
[ 2012 c 117 § 451; 1979 c 141 § 161; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.300. Prior: 1921 c 7 § 43; RRS § 10801. Formerly RCW 43.19.160.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.310 - Political influence forbidden.

RCW 72.01.310
Political influence forbidden.
Any officer, including the secretary, or employee of the department or of the institutions under the control of the department, who, by solicitation or otherwise, exercises his or her influence, directly or indirectly, to influence other officers or employees of the state to adopt his or her political views or to favor any particular person or candidate for office, shall be removed from his or her office or position by the proper authority.
[ 2012 c 117 § 452; 1979 c 141 § 162; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.310. Prior: 1901 c 119 § 15; RRS § 10917. Formerly RCW 72.04.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.320 - Examination of conditions and needs—Report.

RCW 72.01.320
Examination of conditions and needs—Report.
The secretary shall examine into the conditions and needs of the several state institutions under the secretary's control and report in writing to the governor the condition of each institution.
[ 1987 c 505 § 66; 1979 c 141 § 163; 1977 c 75 § 84; 1959 c 28 § 72.01.320. Prior: 1955 c 195 § 5. (i) 1901 c 119 § 14; RRS § 10915. (ii) 1915 c 107 § 1, part; 1907 c 166 § 2, part; 1901 c 119 § 3, part; RRS § 10899, part. Formerly RCW 43.28.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.365 - Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Definitions.

RCW 72.01.365
Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Definitions.
As used in RCW 72.01.370 and 72.01.375:
"Escorted leave" means a leave of absence from a correctional facility under the continuous supervision of an escort.
"Escort" means a correctional officer or other person approved by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to accompany an inmate on a leave of absence and be in visual or auditory contact with the inmate at all times.
"Nonviolent offender" means an inmate under confinement for an offense other than a violent offense defined by RCW 9.94A.030.
[ 1983 c 255 § 2.]
NOTES:
Prisoner furloughs: Chapter 72.66 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.370 - Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Grounds.

RCW 72.01.370
Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Grounds.
The superintendent of any state correctional facility may, subject to the approval of the secretary and under RCW 72.01.375, grant escorted leaves of absence to inmates confined in such institutions to:
(1) Go to the bedside of the inmate's wife, husband, child, mother or father, or other member of the inmate's immediate family who is seriously ill;
(2) Attend the funeral of a member of the inmate's immediate family listed in subsection (1) of this section;
(3) Participate in athletic contests;
(4) Perform work in connection with the industrial, educational, or agricultural programs of the department;
(5) Receive necessary medical or dental care which is not available in the institution; and
(6) Participate as a volunteer in community service work projects which are approved by the superintendent, but only inmates who are nonviolent offenders may participate in these projects. Such community service work projects shall only be instigated at the request of a local community.
[ 1992 c 7 § 53; 1983 c 255 § 3; 1981 c 136 § 72; 1979 c 141 § 164; 1959 c 40 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.01 - Administration. › 72.01.375 - Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Notification of local law enforcement agencies.

RCW 72.01.375
Escorted leaves of absence for inmates—Notification of local law enforcement agencies.
An inmate shall not be allowed to start a leave of absence under RCW 72.01.370 until the secretary, or the secretary's designee, has notified any county and city law enforcement agency having jurisdiction in the area of the inmate's destination.
[ 1983 c 255 § 4.]
NOTES: