Washington Code 72.64.040 – Crediting of earnings — Payment
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Where a prisoner is employed at any occupation for which pay is allowed or permitted, or at any gainful occupation from which the state derives an income, the department shall credit the prisoner with the total amount of his or her earnings.
Terms Used In Washington Code 72.64.040
- Department: means the department of corrections; and
Washington Code 72.64.001
The amount of earnings credited but unpaid to a prisoner may be paid to the prisoner’s spouse, children, mother, father, brother, or sister as the inmate may direct upon approval of the superintendent. Upon release, parole, or discharge, all unpaid earnings of the prisoner shall be paid to him or her.
[ 2012 c 117 § 479; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 105; 1959 c 28 § 72.64.040. Prior: 1957 c 19 § 1; 1927 c 305 § 3; RRS § 10223-3. Formerly RCW 72.08.250.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.