2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
70.48 City and county jails act.
70.48.180 Authority to locate and operate jail facilities -- Counties.


WA Rev Code § 70.48.180 (2013) What's This?

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.


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