Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 10 Criminal Procedure - Section 10.82.040 Commitment for failure to pay fine and costs -- Reduction of amount by performance of labor

§ 10.82.040. Commitment for failure to pay fine and costs -- Reduction of amount by performance of labor

When a defendant is committed to jail, on failure to pay any fines and costs, he shall, under the supervision of the county sheriff and subject to the terms of any ordinances adopted by the county commissioners, be permitted to perform labor to reduce the amount owing of the fine and costs.

[1967 c 200 § 5; 1883 p 38 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 1129; 1877 p 206 § 8; 1873 p 243 § 287; 1854 p 124 § 151; RRS § 2209, part.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1967 c 200: See note following RCW 9.45.122.

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