Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 70.48.180 (2026)

Authority to locate and operate jail facilities—Counties

✓ current as of May 2026

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Counties may acquire, build, operate, and maintain holding, detention, special detention, and correctional facilities as defined in RCW 70.48.020 at any place designated by the county legislative authority within the territorial limits of the county. The facilities shall comply with chapter 70.48 RCW and the rules adopted thereunder.

[ 1983 c 165 s 37; 1979 ex.s. c 232 s 16.]

Notes:

Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2001–2004 · leading case: State v. Silva, 27 P.3d 663 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001).

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State v. Silva, 27 P.3d 663 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “…. [77] Bebb, 108 Wash.2d at 525 , 740 P.2d 829 . [78] Promulgated under authority of the former RCW 70.48.050. See RCW 70.48.180.”

State v. Silva, 107 Wash. App. 605 (Wash. Ct. App. 2001). “…at 525 . Promulgated under authority of former RCW 70.48.050 (1986), repealed by Laws of 1987, ch. 462, § 23. See RCW 70.48.180.”

Thurston Cnty. v. City of Olympia, 151 Wash. 2d 171 (Wash. 2004). “” RCW 70.48.180: “Counties may acquire, build, operate, and maintain holding, detention, special detention, and correctional facilities .”

Thurston Cnty. v. City of Olympia, 86 P.3d 151 (Wash. 2004). “" RCW 70.48.180: "Counties may acquire, build, operate, and maintain holding, detention, special detention, and correctional facilities .”

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