# RCW 70.395.070: RCW 70.395.070: Violations—Rights of action

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C395_S070

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.395.070
- **Heading:** RCW 70.395.070: Violations—Rights of action
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 395 / Section 070

## Text

(1) A detained person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter has a right of action in superior court and may recover for each violation as follows: (a) Against any person who negligently violates a provision of this chapter, $1,000, or actual damages, whichever is greater, for each violation; (b) Against any person who intentionally or recklessly violates a provision of this chapter, $10,000, or actual damages, whichever is greater, for each violation; (c) Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if the detained person is the prevailing party; and (d) Other relief, including an injunction, as the court may deem appropriate. Injunctive relief may be issued without bond in the discretion of the court, notwithstanding any other requirement imposed by statute. (2) Any action under this chapter is barred unless the action is commenced within three years after the cause of action accrues. (3) For the purposes of this section, "person" means an owner, operator, contractor, subcontractor, or employee of a private detention facility. (4) The state and its agencies are not liable for a violation of this chapter.

## 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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