Wash. Rev. Code § 72.64.040

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 72.64.040 - Crediting of earnings-Payment

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.

RCW 72.64.040

Amended by 2012 c 117,§ 479, eff. 6/7/2012.
1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 105; 1959 c 28 § 72.64.040. Prior: 1957 c 19 § 1; 1927 c 305 § 3; RRS § 10223-3. Formerly RCW 72.08.250.

Severability-1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.