Wash. Rev. Code § 51.32.380

Current through 2024
Section 51.32.380 - Injured offenders-Benefits sent in the care of the department of corrections-Exception-Liability

If the department of labor and industries has received notice that an injured worker entitled to benefits payable under this chapter is in the custody of the department of corrections pursuant to a conviction and sentence, the department shall send all such benefits to the worker in care of the department of corrections, except those benefits payable to a beneficiary as provided in RCW 51.32.040 (3)(c) and (4). Failure of the department to send such benefits to the department of corrections shall not result in liability to any party for either department.

RCW 51.32.380

2003 c 379 § 26.

Severability-Effective dates-2003 c 379: See notes following RCW 9.94A.728.

Intent-Purpose-2003 c 379 ss 13-27: See note following RCW 9.94A.760.