# RCW 70.395.020: RCW 70.395.020: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.395.020
- **Heading:** RCW 70.395.020: Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 395 / Section 020

## Text

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abuse" means an act by any individual which injures, exploits, or in any way jeopardizes a detained person's health, welfare, or safety, including, but not limited to: (a) Physically damaging or potentially damaging nonaccidental acts; (b) Emotionally damaging verbal behavior and harassment or other actions which may result in emotional or behavioral problems; and (c) Sexual abuse, exploitation, and mistreatment through inappropriate touching, inappropriate remarks, or encouraging participation in pornography or prostitution. (2) "Detained person" means a person confined in a private detention facility. (3) "Detention facility" means any facility in which persons are incarcerated or otherwise involuntarily confined for purposes including prior to trial or sentencing, fulfilling the terms of a sentence imposed by a court, or for other judicial or administrative processes or proceedings. (4) "Dietitian" means an individual certified under chapter 18.138 RCW. (5) "Neglect" means conduct which results in deprivation of care necessary to maintain a detained person's minimum physical and mental health including, but not limited to: (a) Physical and material deprivation; (b) Lack of medical care; (c) Inadequate food, clothing or cleanliness; (d) Refusal to acknowledge, hear, or consider a detained person's concerns; (e) Lack of social interaction and physical activity; (f) Lack of personal care; and (g) Lack of supervision appropriate for the detained person's level of functioning. (6) "Private detention facility" means a detention facility that is operated by a private, nongovernmental entity and operating pursuant to a contract or agreement with a federal, state, or local governmental entity.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70.395.010 RCW 70.395.010: Findings—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S010.md)
- [RCW 70.395.020 RCW 70.395.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S020.md)
- [RCW 70.395.030 RCW 70.395.030: Prohibition on private incarceration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S030.md)
- [RCW 70.395.040 RCW 70.395.040: Standards for sanitation, hygiene, and safety—Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S040.md)
- [RCW 70.395.050 RCW 70.395.050: Inspections—Delegation—Rules—Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S050.md)
- [RCW 70.395.055 RCW 70.395.055: Inspections—Findings of noncompliance—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S055.md)
- [RCW 70.395.058 RCW 70.395.058: Inspections—Publishing results.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S058.md)
- [RCW 70.395.060 RCW 70.395.060: Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S060.md)
- [RCW 70.395.070 RCW 70.395.070: Violations—Rights of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S070.md)
- [RCW 70.395.080 RCW 70.395.080: Violations—Civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S080.md)
- [RCW 70.395.090 RCW 70.395.090: Attorney general humane detention account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S090.md)
- [RCW 70.395.100 RCW 70.395.100: Facilities excluded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S100.md)
- [RCW 70.395.900 RCW 70.395.900: Construction—2021 c 30.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S900.md)
- [RCW 70.395.901 RCW 70.395.901: Effective date—2021 c 30.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S901.md)

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