Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 72 State Institutions - Section 72.02.210 Sentence -- Commitment to reception units

§ 72.02.210. Sentence -- Commitment to reception units

Any offender convicted of an offense punishable by imprisonment, except an offender sentenced to death, shall, notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, be sentenced to imprisonment in a penal institution under the jurisdiction of the department without designating the name of such institution, and be committed to the reception units for classification, confinement and placement in such correctional facility under the supervision of the department as the secretary shall deem appropriate.

[1988 c 143 § 8; 1981 c 136 § 95; 1979 c 141 § 206; 1959 c 214 § 12. Formerly RCW 72.13.120.]

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

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