Washington Code 10.82.040 – Commitment for failure to pay fine and costs — Reduction of amount by performance of labor
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
When a defendant is committed to jail, on failure to pay any fines and costs, he or she shall, under the supervision of the county sheriff and subject to the terms of any ordinances adopted by the county commissioners, be permitted to perform labor to reduce the amount owing of the fine and costs.
[ 2010 c 8 § 1065; 1967 c 200 § 5; 1883 p 38 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 1129; 1877 p 206 § 8; 1873 p 243 § 287; 1854 p 124 § 151; RRS § 2209, part.]
NOTES:
Severability—1967 c 200: See note following RCW 9.45.122.
Terms Used In Washington Code 10.82.040
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.