RCW 13.16.030
Mandatory function of counties.
The construction, acquisition and maintenance of juvenile detention facilities for dependent, wayward and delinquent children, separate and apart from the detention facilities for adults, is hereby declared to be a mandatory function of the several counties of the state.
[ 1945 c 188 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 2004-2.]
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.