# RCW 9.94A.190: RCW 9.94A.190: Terms of more than one year or less than one year—Where served—Reimbursement of costs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S190

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 9.94A.190
- **Heading:** RCW 9.94A.190: Terms of more than one year or less than one year—Where served—Reimbursement of costs
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 9 / Chapter 94A / Section 190

## Text

(1) A sentence that includes a term or terms of confinement totaling more than one year shall be served in a facility or institution operated, or utilized under contract, by the state, or in home detention pursuant to RCW 9.94A.6551 or the graduated reentry program under RCW 9.94A.733 . Except as provided in subsection (3) or (5) of this section, a sentence of not more than one year of confinement shall be served in a facility operated, licensed, or utilized under contract, by the county, or if home detention or work crew has been ordered by the court, in the residence of either the offender or a member of the offender's immediate family. (2) If a county uses a state partial confinement facility for the partial confinement of a person sentenced to confinement for not more than one year, the county shall reimburse the state for the use of the facility as provided in this subsection. The office of financial management shall set the rate of reimbursement based upon the average per diem cost per offender in the facility. The office of financial management shall determine to what extent, if any, reimbursement shall be reduced or eliminated because of funds provided by the legislature to the department for the purpose of covering the cost of county use of state partial confinement facilities. The office of financial management shall reestablish reimbursement rates each even-numbered year. (3) A person who is sentenced for a felony to a term of not more than one year, and who is committed or returned to incarceration in a state facility on another felony conviction, either under the indeterminate sentencing laws, chapter 9.95 RCW, or under this chapter shall serve all terms of confinement, including a sentence of not more than one year, in a facility or institution operated, or utilized under contract, by the state, consistent with the provisions of RCW 9.94A.589 . (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a sentence imposed pursuant to RCW 9.94A.660 which has a standard sentence range of over one year, regardless of length, shall be served in a facility or institution operated, or utilized under contract, by the state. (5) Sentences imposed pursuant to RCW 9.94A.507 shall be served in a facility or institution operated, or utilized under contract, by the state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 9.94A.010 RCW 9.94A.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S010.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.015 RCW 9.94A.015: Finding—Intent—2000 c 28.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S015.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.020 RCW 9.94A.020: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S020.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.030 RCW 9.94A.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S030.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.035 RCW 9.94A.035: Classification of felonies not in Title 9A RCW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S035.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.171 RCW 9.94A.171: Tolling of term of confinement, supervision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S171.md)
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- [RCW 9.94A.340 RCW 9.94A.340: Equal application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S340.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.345 RCW 9.94A.345: Timing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S345.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.401 RCW 9.94A.401: Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S401.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.411 RCW 9.94A.411: Evidentiary sufficiency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S411.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.421 RCW 9.94A.421: Plea agreements—Discussions—Contents of agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S421.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.431 RCW 9.94A.431: Plea agreements—Information to court—Approval or disapproval—Sentencing judge not bound.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S431.md)
- [RCW 9.94A.441 RCW 9.94A.441: Plea agreements—Criminal history.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T9_C94A_S441.md)

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