72.60.100 - Civil rights of inmates not restored -- Other laws inapplicable. - Washington Statutes

Civil rights of inmates not restored — Other laws inapplicable.

Nothing in this chapter is intended to restore, in whole or in part, the civil rights of any inmate. No inmate compensated for work in correctional industries shall be considered as an employee or to be employed by the state or the department, nor shall any such inmate, except those provided for in RCW 72.60.102 and 72.64.065, come within any of the provisions of the workers' compensation act, or be entitled to any benefits thereunder whether on behalf of himself or of any other person.

[1989 c 185 § 10; 1987 c 185 § 38; 1981 c 136 § 101; 1972 ex.s. c 40 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.60.100. Prior: 1955 c 314 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.95.090.]

Notes: Intent -- Severability -- 1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.

Effective date -- 1981 c 136: See RCW 72.09.900.

Effective date -- 1972 ex.s. c 40: "This act shall be effective July 1, 1973." [1972 ex.s. c 40 § 4.]

Restoration of civil rights: Chapter 9.96 RCW.