Section 51.32.380. Injured offenders—Benefits sent in the care of the department of corrections—Exception—Liability.

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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.

[ 2003 c 379 § 26.]

NOTES:
Severability—Effective dates—2003 c 379: See notes following RCW 9.94A.728.
Intent—Purpose—2003 c 379 §§ 13-27: See note following RCW 9.94A.760.

2003 c 379 § 26.

                    
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