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, herself, or of any other person.
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 s 4.]
Restoration of civil rights: Chapter
9.96 RCW.