RCW 72.02.015
Powers of court or judge not impaired.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict or impair the power of any court or judge having jurisdiction to pronounce sentence upon a person to whom this chapter applies, to fix the term of imprisonment and to order commitment, according to law, nor to deny the right of any such court or judge to sentence to imprisonment; nor to deny the right of any such court or judge to suspend sentence or the execution of judgment thereon or to make any other disposition of the case pursuant to law.
[ 1988 c 143 § 9; 1959 c 214 § 13. Formerly RCW 72.13.130.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 72.02 - Adult Corrections.
72.02.015 - Powers of court or judge not impaired.
72.02.040 - Secretary acting for department exercises powers and duties.
72.02.045 - Superintendent's authority.
72.02.055 - Appointment of associate superintendents.
72.02.110 - Weekly payments to certain released prisoners.
72.02.200 - Reception and classification units.
72.02.210 - Sentence—Commitment to reception units.
72.02.220 - Cooperation with reception units by state agencies.
72.02.230 - Persons to be received for classification and placement.
72.02.240 - Secretary to determine placement—What laws govern confinement, parole and discharge.
72.02.250 - Commitment of convicted female persons—Procedure as to death sentences.
72.02.260 - Letters of inmates may be withheld.
72.02.270 - Abused victims—Murder of abuser—Notice of provisions for reduction in sentence.