Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 36 Counties - Section 36.63.255 Transfer of convicted felon to state institution pending appeal

§ 36.63.255. Transfer of convicted felon to state institution pending appeal

Any person imprisoned in a county jail pending the appeal of his conviction of a felony and who has not obtained bail bond pending his appeal shall be transferred after thirty days but within forty days from the date judgment was entered against him to a state institution for felons designated by the secretary of corrections: PROVIDED, That when good cause is shown, a superior court judge may order the prisoner detained in the county jail beyond said forty days for an additional period not to exceed ten days.

[1981 c 136 § 60; 1969 ex.s. c 4 § 2; 1969 c 103 § 2.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.

Sections:  36.63.255

Last modified: April 7, 2009