Post-approval limitation on funding.
RCW 70.48.160
in effectHaving received approval pursuant to *RCW 70.48.060 , a governing unit shall not be eligible for further funding for physical plant standards for a period of ten years from the date of the completion of the approved project. A jail shall not be closed for noncompliance to physical plant standards within this same ten year period. This section does not apply if: (1) The state elects to fund phased components of a jail project for which a governing unit has applied. In that instance, initially funded components do not constitute full funding within the meaning of *RCW 70.48.060 (1) and ** 70.48.070 (2) and the state may fund subsequent phases of the jail project; (2) There is destruction of the facility because of an act of God or the result of a negligent and/or criminal act.
Having received approval pursuant to *RCW 70.48.060 , a governing unit shall not be eligible for further funding for physical plant standards for a period of ten years from the date of the completion of the approved project. A jail shall not be closed for noncompliance to physical plant standards within this same ten year period. This section does not apply if:
(1) The state elects to fund phased components of a jail project for which a governing unit has applied. In that instance, initially funded components do not constitute full funding within the meaning of *RCW 70.48.060 (1) and ** 70.48.070 (2) and the state may fund subsequent phases of the jail project;
(2) There is destruction of the facility because of an act of God or the result of a negligent and/or criminal act.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.48&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026