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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.09.135

Adoption of standards for correctional facilities

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The department of corrections shall, no later than July 1, 1987, adopt standards for the operation of state adult correctional facilities. These standards shall be the minimums necessary to meet federal and state constitutional requirements relating to health, safety, and welfare of inmates and staff, and specific state and federal statutory requirements, and to provide for the public's health, safety, and welfare. The need for each standard shall be documented.
[ 1987 c 462 s 15.]

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Effective dates—1987 c 462: See note following RCW 13.04.116.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1999–2023 · leading case: National Electrical Contractors Ass'n v. Riveland
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National Electrical Contractors Ass'n v. Riveland (1999) wash · cites it 4× “” 7 RCW 72.09.135 requires DOC to establish minimum health and safety standards for the operation of state adult correctional facilities.”
Citizens for Fair Share v. Department of Corrections (2003) washctapp “2d at 26 -27 (quoting RCW 72.09.135). As directed by statute, the Department adopted an express policy that the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) would apply to “all inmates and DOC personnel.”
NATIONAL ELEC. CONTRACTORS v. Riveland (1999) wash · cites it 4× “" [7] RCW 72.09.135 requires DOC to establish minimum health and safety standards for the operation of state adult correctional facilities.”
Turner v. Ralkey (2023) wawd · cites it 2× “Plaintiff mentioned 17 RCW 72.09.135 as being violated in her complaint, alongside federal constitutional provisions.”
Citizens for Fair Share v. STATE, DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS (2003) washctapp “2d 481 (quoting RCW 72.09.135). As directed by statute, the Department adopted an express policy that the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) would apply to "all inmates and DOC personnel.”
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