Washington Statutes
§ 72.72.020 — Definitions.
Washington § 72.72.020
JurisdictionWashington
Title 72STATE INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 72.72CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR OF RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.72.020 (2026).
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1)"Political subdivisions" means counties, cities, and towns.
(2)"Institution" means any state institution for the confinement of adult offenders committed pursuant to chapters 10.64 , 10.77, and 71.06 RCW or juvenile offenders committed pursuant to chapter 13.40 RCW.
Effective date — 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900 .
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§ 72.09.900
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Legislative History
[1983 c 279 s 1;1981 c 136 s 120;1979 ex.s. c 108 s 2.]
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