Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure

RCW Title 10 § 10.88.310: Confinement of prisoner

What this law says, in plain English

Officers transporting arrested or extradited prisoners may confine them in county or city jails as needed during transit. Jail keepers must receive and hold such prisoners safely until transport resumes, with transporting officers bearing the cost.

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