Washington legal term
Detention facility in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Detention facility” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Detention facility” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Detention facility" means a county facility, paid for by the county, for the physical confinement of a juvenile alleged to have committed an offense or an adjudicated offender subject to a disposition or modification order. (RCW 13.40.020)
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