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Washington 35% Spousal Suit Update

In last month's issue of PLN we reported the trial court ruling striking down RCW 72.09.480. This Washington statute allows the Department of Corrections to seize 35% of all funds sent to prisoners. Dean v. Lehman is the state court lawsuit filed by the spouses of prisoners challenging the law's ...

 

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