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Special detention facilities—Fees for cost of housing.
The legislative authority of a county or city that establishes a special detention facility as defined in RCW
70.48.020 for persons convicted of violating RCW
46.61.502 or
46.61.504 may establish a reasonable fee schedule to cover the cost of housing in the facility. The schedule shall be on a sliding basis that reflects the person's ability to pay.
NOTES:
Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW
46.20.308.