Washington Statutes
§ 72.10.005 — Intent—Application.
Washington § 72.10.005
JurisdictionWashington
Title 72STATE INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 72.10HEALTH CARE SERVICES—DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.10.005 (2026).
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It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be mandated by the federal Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Washington. Notwithstanding any other laws, it is the further intent of the legislature that the department of corrections may contract directly with any persons, firms, agencies, or corporations qualified to provide such services. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to authorize a reduction in state employment in service component areas presently rendering such services or to preclude work typically and historically performed by department employees.
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Related
McNabb v. Department of Corrections
180 P.3d 1257 (Washington Supreme Court, 2008)
Legislative History
[1989 c 157 s 1.]
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