§ 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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