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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.95

RCW 9.95.020

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If the sentence of a person so convicted is not suspended by the court, the superintendent of a major state correctional institution shall receive such person, if committed to his or her institution, and imprison the person until released under the provisions of this chapter, under RCW 9.95.420 , upon the completion of the statutory maximum sentence, or through the action of the governor.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 322 ; 1955 c 133 s 3 . Prior: 1947 c 92 s 1, part; 1935 c 114 s 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 10249-2, part.]
Notes:
Intent — Severability — Effective dates — 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250 .
Application — 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 ss 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030 .
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