Washington § 71.09.200 - Escorted leave — Definitions.

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§ 71.09.200. Escorted leave — Definitions.

For purposes of RCW 71.09.210 through 71.09.230:
(1) "Escorted leave" means a leave of absence from a facility housing persons detained or committed pursuant to this chapter under the continuous supervision of an escort.
(2) "Escort" means a correctional officer or other person approved by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to accompany a resident on a leave of absence and be in visual or auditory contact with the resident at all times.
(3) "Resident" means a person detained or committed pursuant to this chapter.
[ 1995 c 216 s 18.]

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