Nothing in this chapter is intended to restore, in whole or in part, the civil rights of any inmate. No inmate compensated for work in correctional industries shall be considered as an employee or to be employed by the state or the department, nor shall any such inmate, except those provided for in RCW 72.60.102 and 72.64.065, come within any of the provisions of the workers’ compensation act, or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf of himself, herself, or of any other person.

NOTES:

IntentSeverability1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.
Effective date1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.
Effective date1972 ex.s. c 40: “This act shall be effective July 1, 1973.” [ 1972 ex.s. c 40 § 4.]
Restoration of civil rights: Chapter 9.96 RCW.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 72.60.100

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080