Washington Statutes
§ 72.64.040 — Crediting of earnings—Payment.
Washington § 72.64.040
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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.64.040 (2026).
Text
Where a prisoner is employed at any occupation for which pay is allowed or permitted, or at any gainful occupation from which the state derives an income, the department shall credit the prisoner with the total amount of his or her earnings.
The amount of earnings credited but unpaid to a prisoner may be paid to the prisoner's spouse, children, mother, father, brother, or sister as the inmate may direct upon approval of the superintendent. Upon release, parole, or discharge, all unpaid earnings of the prisoner shall be paid to him or her.
Severability — 1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030 .
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Related
Rose v. Department of Labor & Industries
790 P.2d 201 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 1990)
Legislative History
[2012 c 117 s 479;1973 1st ex.s. c 154 s 105;1959 c 28 s 72.64.040. Prior:1957 c 19 s 1;1927 c 305 s 3; RRS s 10223-3. Formerly RCW72.08.250.]
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