Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 71.09.200 (2026)

Escorted leave—Definitions

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For purposes of RCW 71.09.210 through 71.09.230:

(1) "Escorted leave" means a leave of absence from a facility housing persons detained or committed pursuant to this chapter under the continuous supervision of an escort.

(2) "Escort" means a correctional officer or other person approved by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to accompany a resident on a leave of absence and be in visual or auditory contact with the resident at all times.

(3) "Resident" means a person detained or committed pursuant to this chapter.

[ 1995 c 216 s 18.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2005–2005 · leading case: In re the Det. of McGary, 128 Wash. App. 467 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).

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In re the Det. of McGary, 128 Wash. App. 467 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “The Department accurately asserts that these limited and escorted movements outside of WSH’s physical boundaries are not materially different from a prisoner’s escorted release from a prison facility to attend a funeral, a doctor visit, or a sporting event.”

In Re Det. of McGary, 116 P.3d 415 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “The Department accurately asserts that these limited and escorted movements outside of WSH's physical boundaries are not materially different from a prisoner's escorted release from a prison facility to attend a funeral, a doctor visit, or a sporting event.”

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