Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.92

RCW 9.92.140

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When a person has been sentenced by a district judge or a judge of the superior court to a term of imprisonment in the county jail, whether in default of payment of a fine, or costs or otherwise; such person may be compelled to work eight hours, each day of such term, in and about the county buildings, public roads, streets and grounds: PROVIDED, This section and RCW 9.92.130 shall not apply to persons committed in default of bail.

[ 1987 c 202 s 145 ; Code 1881 s 2076; 1867 p 56 s 24 ; 1858 p 10 s 1 ; RRS s 10190.]

Notes:

Intent — 1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190 .

Employment of prisoners: RCW 36.28.100 .

Working out fine: Chapter 10.82 RCW.