RCW 36.16.139
Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution.
The legislative authority of a county may purchase liability insurance in an amount it deems reasonable to protect the county, its officers, and employees against liability for the wrongful acts of offenders or injury or damage incurred by offenders in the course of community restitution imposed by court order or pursuant to RCW 13.40.080. The legislative authority of a county may elect to treat offenders as employees and/or workers under Title 51 RCW.
[ 2002 c 175 § 32; 1984 c 24 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 175: See note following RCW 7.80.130.
Workers' compensation coverage of offenders performing community restitution: RCW 51.12.045.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.16 - County Officers—General.
36.16.020 - Term of county and precinct officers.
36.16.030 - Elective county officers enumerated.
36.16.060 - Place of filing oaths and bonds.
36.16.070 - Deputies and employees.
36.16.087 - Deputies and employees—County treasurer—Prior deeds validated.
36.16.100 - Offices to be open certain days and hours.
36.16.110 - Vacancies in office.
36.16.115 - Vacancy in partisan elective office—Appointment of acting official.
36.16.120 - Officers must complete business.
36.16.130 - Group false arrest insurance for law enforcement personnel.
36.16.136 - Liability insurance for officers and employees.
36.16.139 - Insurance and workers' compensation for offenders performing community restitution.
36.16.140 - Public auction sales, where held.
36.16.145 - Public auction sales—Conducted by electronic media.