RCW 13.16.020
Lack of detention facilities constitutes emergency.
The attention of the legislature having been called to the absence of juvenile detention facilities in the various counties of the state, the legislature hereby declares that this situation constitutes an emergency demanding the invocation by the several counties affected of the emergency powers granted by virtue of RCW 36.40.140 through 36.40.200.
[ 1945 c 188 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 2004-1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 13 - Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders
Chapter 13.16 - Places of Detention.
13.16.020 - Lack of detention facilities constitutes emergency.
13.16.030 - Mandatory function of counties.
13.16.040 - Counties authorized to acquire facilities and employ adequate staffs.
13.16.050 - Federal or state aid.
13.16.060 - Statutory debt limits may be exceeded.
13.16.070 - Bonds may be issued without vote of electors.