RCW 72.65.010 — Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- (1) "Department" shall mean the department of corrections.
- (2) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of corrections.
- (3) "State correctional institutions" shall mean and include all state adult correctional facilities established pursuant to law under the jurisdiction of the department for the treatment of convicted felons sentenced to a term of confinement.
- (4) "Prisoner" shall mean a person either male or female, convicted of a felony and sentenced by the superior court to a term of confinement and treatment in a state correctional institution under the jurisdiction of the department.
- (5) "Superintendent" shall mean the superintendent of a state correctional institution, camp or other facility now or hereafter established under the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to law.
[ 1992 c 7 s 56; 1985 c 350 s 4; 1981 c 136 s 110; 1979 c 141 s 274; 1967 c 17 s 1.]
Notes:
Effective date—1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Administrative departments and agencies—General provisions: RCW 43.17.010, 43.17.020.