Washington § 70.48.071 - Standards for operation — Adoption by units of local government.

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§ 70.48.071. Standards for operation — Adoption by units of local government.

All units of local government that own or operate adult correctional facilities shall, individually or collectively, adopt standards for the operation of those facilities no later than January 1, 1988. Cities and towns shall adopt the standards after considering guidelines established collectively by the cities and towns of the state; counties shall adopt the standards after considering guidelines established collectively by the counties of the state. These standards shall be the minimums necessary to meet federal and state constitutional requirements relating to health, safety, and welfare of inmates and staff, and specific state and federal statutory requirements, and to provide for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Local correctional facilities shall be operated in accordance with these standards.
[ 1987 c 462 s 17.]

Notes

Effective dates—1987 c 462: See note following RCW 13.04.116.

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