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RCW 72.09.720

Prisoner escape, release, or furlough—Consequences of failure to notify.

Civil liability shall not result from failure to provide notice required under RCW 72.09.712 through 72.09.718, 9.94A.030, and 43.43.745 unless the failure is the result of gross negligence.

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Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.