Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016)

Section 71.05.510. Damages for excessive detention.

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Any individual who knowingly, wilfully or through gross negligence violates the provisions of this chapter by detaining a person for more than the allowable number of days shall be liable to the person detained in civil damages. It shall not be a prerequisite to an action under this section that the plaintiff shall have suffered or be threatened with special, as contrasted with general damages.

[ 1974 ex.s. c 145 § 30; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 56.]

1974 ex.s. c 145 § 30; 1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 56.

                    
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