Defined—Penalty.

(1) Treason against the people of the state consists in—(a) Levying war against the people of the state, or(b) Adhering to its enemies, or(c) Giving them aid and comfort.(2) Treason is a class A felony and punishable by death.(3) No person shall be convicted for treason unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act or by confession in open court.[ 2003 c 53 s 46; 1909 c 249 s 65; RRS s 2317.]Notes:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Treason defined and evidence required: State Constitution Art. 1 s 27.