Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 36 Counties - Section 36.16.139 Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution

§ 36.16.139. Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution

The legislative authority of a county may purchase liability insurance in an amount it deems reasonable to protect the county, its officers, and employees against liability for the wrongful acts of offenders or injury or damage incurred by offenders in the course of community restitution imposed by court order or pursuant to RCW 13.40.080. The legislative authority of a county may elect to treat offenders as employees and/or workers under Title 51 RCW.

[2002 c 175 § 32; 1984 c 24 § 3.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.

Workers' compensation coverage of offenders performing community restitution: RCW 51.12.045. Sections:  Previous  36.16.050  36.16.060  36.16.070  36.16.087  36.16.090  36.16.100  36.16.110  36.16.115  36.16.120  36.16.125  36.16.130  36.16.136  36.16.138  36.16.139  36.16.140  Next

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