§ 72.65.010. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Department" shall mean the department of corrections.
(2) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of corrections.
(3) "State correctional institutions" shall mean and include all state adult correctional facilities established pursuant to law under the jurisdiction of the department for the treatment of convicted felons sentenced to a term of confinement.
(4) "Prisoner" shall mean a person either male or female, convicted of a felony and sentenced by the superior court to a term of confinement and treatment in a state correctional institution under the jurisdiction of the department.
(5) "Superintendent" shall mean the superintendent of a state correctional institution, camp or other facility now or hereafter established under the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to law.
[1992 c 7 § 56; 1985 c 350 § 4; 1981 c 136 § 110; 1979 c 141 § 274; 1967 c 17 § 1.]
Notes:
Effective date -- 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Administrative departments and agencies -- General provisions: RCW 43.17.010, 43.17.020. Sections: 72.65.010 72.65.020 72.65.030 72.65.040 72.65.050 72.65.060 72.65.080 72.65.090 72.65.100 72.65.110 72.65.120 72.65.130 72.65.200 72.65.210 72.65.220 Next
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