Washington legal term
Earned release in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Earned release” 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 “Earned release” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Earned release" means earned release from confinement as provided in RCW 9.94A.728. (RCW 9.94A.030)
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