Escorted leaves of absence for inmates — Definitions.

RCW 72.01.365
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As used in RCW 72.01.370 and 72.01.375 : "Escorted leave" means a leave of absence from a correctional facility under the continuous supervision of an escort. "Escort" means a correctional officer or other person approved by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to accompany an inmate on a leave of absence and be in visual or auditory contact with the inmate at all times. "Nonviolent offender" means an inmate under confinement for an offense other than a violent offense defined by RCW 9.94A.030 . As used in RCW 72.01.370 and 72.01.375 : "Escorted leave" means a leave of absence from a correctional facility under the continuous supervision of an escort. "Escort" means a correctional officer or other person approved by the superintendent or the superintendent's designee to accompany an inmate on a leave of absence and be in visual or auditory contact with the inmate at all times. "Nonviolent offender" means an inmate under confinement for an offense other than a violent offense defined by RCW 9.94A.030 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=72.01&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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