Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 72.10.005 (2026)
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It is the intent of the legislature that inmates in the custody of the department of corrections receive such basic medical services as may be mandated by the federal Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Washington. Notwithstanding any other laws, it is the further intent of the legislature that the department of corrections may contract directly with any persons, firms, agencies, or corporations qualified to provide such services. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to authorize a reduction in state employment in service component areas presently rendering such services or to preclude work typically and historically performed by department employees.
[ 1989 c 157 s 1.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2008–2008 · leading case: McNabb v. Dep't of Corr., 163 Wash. 2d 393 (Wash. 2008).
McNabb v. Dep't of Corr., 163 Wash. 2d 393 (Wash. 2008). “¶29 McNabb was intubated pursuant to DOC policy that states, “[o]ffenders in total confinement shall be provided with the nutrition necessary to preserve their health and life” and that authorizes staff to force-feed an inmate under certain conditions.”
McNabb v. Dep't of Corr., 180 P.3d 1257 (Wash. 2008). “¶ 29 McNabb was intubated pursuant to DOC policy that states, "[o]ffenders in total confinement shall be provided with the nutrition necessary to preserve their health and life" and that authorizes staff to force-feed an inmate under certain conditions.”
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