Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 72 State Institutions - Section 72.60.100 Civil rights of inmates not restored -- Other laws inapplicable

§ 72.60.100. Civil rights of inmates not restored -- Other laws inapplicable

Nothing in this chapter is intended to restore, in whole or in part, the civil rights of any inmate. No inmate compensated for work in correctional industries shall be considered as an employee or to be employed by the state or the department, nor shall any such inmate, except those provided for in RCW 72.60.102 and 72.64.065, come within any of the provisions of the workers' compensation act, or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf of himself or of any other person.

[1989 c 185 § 10; 1987 c 185 § 38; 1981 c 136 § 101; 1972 ex.s. c 40 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.60.100. Prior: 1955 c 314 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.95.090.]

Notes:
     Intent -- Severability -- 1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.

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

     Effective date -- 1972 ex.s. c 40: "This act shall be effective July 1, 1973." [1972 ex.s. c 40 § 4.]

Restoration of civil rights: Chapter 9.96 RCW. Sections:  72.60.100  72.60.102  72.60.110  72.60.160  72.60.220  72.60.235  Next

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