Publicación de límites en instituciones correccionales en Washington

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que las cárceles y otras instituciones deben poner avisos en sus alrededores para que la gente sepa que están ahí. Así, la comunidad está alerta sobre lo que sucede en esos lugares.

Es como poner una señal de 'peligro' en un lugar donde hay maquinaria pesada. Así, las personas saben que deben tener cuidado al acercarse.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que en tu vecindario hay una cárcel. Según esta ley, la cárcel debe tener carteles visibles que informen a la gente sobre su presencia. Esto ayuda a los vecinos como Juan y María a estar atentos y saber que deben tener cuidado al caminar cerca.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 9.94.047 - Posting of perimeter of premises of institutions covered by RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049 The perimeter of the premises of correctional institutions covered by RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049 shall be posted at reasonable intervals to alert the public as to the existence of RCW 9.94.040 through 9.94.049. RCW 9.94.049 - "Correctional institution" and "state correctional institution" defined (1) For the purposes of this chapter, the term "correctional institution" means any place designated by law for the keeping of persons held in custody under process of law, or under lawful arrest, including state prisons, county and local jails, and other facilities operated by the department of corrections or local governmental units primarily for the purposes of punishment, correction, or rehabilitation following conviction of a criminal offense.(2) For the purposes of RCW 9.94.043 and 9.94.045, "state correctional institution" means all state correctional facilities under the supervision of the secretary of the department of corrections used solely for the purpose of confinement of convicted felons. RCW 9.94.050 - Correctional employees Any correctional employee, while acting in the supervision and transportation of prisoners, and in the apprehension of prisoners who have escaped, shall have the powers and duties of a peace officer.