Washington legal term
Total confinement in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Total confinement” 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 “Total confinement” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Total confinement" means confinement inside the physical boundaries of a facility or institution operated or utilized under contract by the state or any other unit of government for 24 hours a day, or pursuant to RCW 72.64.050 and 72.64.060. (RCW 9.94A.030)
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