Title 9A — Title 9A WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE

A defendant who is charged by citation, complaint, or information with an offense involving harassment and not arrested shall appear in court for arraignment in person as soon as practicable, but in no event later than fourteen days after the next day on which court is in session…

(1)(a) When any person charged with or arrested for stalking as defined in RCW 9A.46.110 or any other stalking-related offense under RCW 9A.46.060 is released from custody before arraignment or trial on bail or personal recognizance, the court authorizing the release may prohibit…

As used in this chapter, "harassment" may include but is not limited to any of the following crimes:(1) Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020);(2) Hate crime (RCW 9A.36.080);(3) Telephone harassment (RCW 9.61.230);(4) Assault in the first degree (RCW 9A.36.011);(5) Assault of a child in the …

Any law enforcement agency in this state may enforce this chapter as it relates to orders restricting the defendants' ability to have contact with the victim or others.[ 1985 c 288 s 7.]

The victim shall be informed by local law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of the case in which the victim is involved. If a defendant is found guilty of a crime of harassment and a condition of the sentence restricts the defendant's abili…

(1) A defendant arrested for stalking as defined by RCW 9A.46.110 shall be required to appear in person before a magistrate within one judicial day after the arrest.(2) At the time of appearance provided in subsection (1) of this section the court shall determine the necessity of…

A peace officer shall not be held liable in any civil action for an arrest based on probable cause, enforcement in good faith of a court order, or any other action or omission in good faith under this chapter arising from an alleged incident of harassment brought by any party to …

As used in RCW 9.61.230, * 9.61.260, 9A.46.020, or 9A.46.110, a person has been "convicted" at such time as a plea of guilty has been accepted or a verdict of guilty has been filed, notwithstanding the pendency of any future proceedings including but not limited to sentencing, po…

(1)(a) A person commits the crime of stalking if, without lawful authority the person:(i) Intentionally and repeatedly harasses another person;(ii) Intentionally and repeatedly follows another person;(iii) Intentionally contacts, follows, tracks, or monitors, or attempts to conta…

A person commits the offense of criminal gang intimidation if the person threatens another person with bodily injury because the other person refuses to join or has attempted to withdraw from a gang, as defined in RCW 28A.600.455, if the person who threatens the victim or the vic…

This act shall be known as the antiharassment act of 1985.[ 1985 c 288 s 12.]

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect May 1, 1985.[ 1985 c 288 s 15.]

(1) For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:(a) "Building" has the definition in RCW 9A.04.110(5), and where a building consists of two or more units separately secured or occupied, each unit shall not be treated as a separate building;(b) "Damages…

(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:(a) Causes a fire or explosion which is manifestly dangerous to any human life, including firefighters; or(b) Causes a fire or explosion which damages a dwelling; or(c) Causes a fire or exp…

(1) A person is guilty of arson in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously causes a fire or explosion which damages a building, or any structure or erection appurtenant to or joining any building, or any wharf, dock, machine, engine, automobile, or other motor ve…

(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the first degree if he or she recklessly damages a building or other structure or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercraft or any hay, grain, crop, or timber whether cut or standing, by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.(…

(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the second degree if he or she knowingly causes a fire or explosion, whether on his or her own property or that of another, and thereby recklessly places a building or other structure, or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercr…

In any prosecution for the crime of reckless burning in the first or second degrees, it shall be a defense if the defendant establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that:(a) No person other than the defendant had a possessory, or pecuniary interest in the damaged or endange…

(1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:(a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding five thousand dollars;(b) Causes an interruption or impairment of service rendered to the public by…

(1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously:(a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars;(b) Creates a substantial risk of interruption or impairment of servic…

(1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the third degree if he or she:(a) Knowingly and maliciously causes physical damage to the property of another, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first or second degree; or(b) Writes, paints, or draws any…

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2178-S.SL) ***For the purposes of RCW 9A.48.070 through 9A.48.090 inclusive:(1) "Physical damage," in addition to its ordinary meaning, shall include the total or partial alteration, damage, obliteration, or erasure of records, information, data, compu…

(1) A person is guilty of criminal street gang tagging and graffiti if he or she commits malicious mischief in the third degree under RCW 9A.48.090(1)(b) and he or she:(a) Has multiple current convictions for malicious mischief in the third degree offenses under RCW 9A.48.090(1)(…

(1) A person is guilty of defacing a state monument if he or she knowingly defaces a monument or memorial on the state capitol campus or other state property.(2) Defacing a state monument is a misdemeanor.[ 1995 c 66 s 1.]

(1) A person is guilty of civil disorder training if he or she teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or making of any device or technique capable of causing significant bodily injury or death to persons, knowing, or having reason to know or intending t…

The legislature finds that lasers are becoming both less expensive and more accessible in our technologically advanced society. Laser devices are being used by individuals in a manner so as to intimidate and harass. This creates an especially serious problem for law enforcement o…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Aircraft" means any contrivance known or hereafter invented, used, or designed for navigation of or flight in air.(2) "Laser" means any device designed or used to ampl…

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously discharges a laser, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first degree:(a) At a law enforcement officer or other employee of a law enforceme…

(1) A person is guilty of unlawful discharge of a laser in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously discharges a laser, under circumstances not amounting to unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree or malicious mischief in the first or second degree:(a) A…

Unlawful discharge of a laser in the first degree or second degree is a civil infraction if committed by a juvenile who has not before committed either offense. The monetary penalty imposed upon a juvenile may not exceed one hundred dollars.[ 1999 c 180 s 5.]

This chapter does not apply to the conduct of a laser development activity by or on behalf of the United States armed forces.[ 1999 c 180 s 6.]

The legislature finds that seeking or obtaining health care is fundamental to public health and safety.[ 1993 c 128 s 1.]

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Health care facility" means a facility that provides health care services directly to patients, including but not limited to, a hospital, clinic, health care provider…

It is unlawful for a person except as otherwise protected by state or federal law, alone or in concert with others, to willfully or recklessly interfere with access to or from a health care facility or willfully or recklessly disrupt the normal functioning of such facility by:(1)…

(1) A violation of RCW 9A.50.020 is a gross misdemeanor. A person convicted of violating RCW 9A.50.020 shall be punished as follows:(a) For a first offense, a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars and a jail term of not less than twenty-four consecutive hours;(b) For a …

(1) A person or health care facility aggrieved by the actions prohibited by RCW 9A.50.020 may seek civil damages from those who committed the prohibited acts and those acting in concert with them. A plaintiff in an action brought under this chapter shall not recover more than his…

In a civil action brought under this chapter, an individual plaintiff aggrieved by the actions prohibited by RCW 9A.50.020 may be entitled to recover up to five hundred dollars for each day that the actions occurred, or up to five thousand dollars for each day that the actions oc…

Nothing in RCW 9A.50.020 shall prohibit either lawful picketing or other publicity for the purpose of providing the public with information.[ 1993 c 128 s 8.]

A court having jurisdiction over a criminal or civil proceeding under this chapter shall take all steps reasonably necessary to safeguard the individual privacy and prevent harassment of a health care patient or health care provider who is a party or witness in a proceeding, incl…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the right to seek other available criminal or civil remedies. The remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative, not exclusive.[ 1993 c 128 s 11.]

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [April 26, 1993].[ 1993 c 128 s 14.]

The following definitions apply in this chapter:(1) "Enter." The word "enter" when constituting an element or part of a crime, shall include the entrance of the person, or the insertion of any part of his or her body, or any instrument or weapon held in his or her hand and used o…

(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the first degree if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, he or she enters or remains unlawfully in a building and if, in entering or while in the building or in immediate flight therefrom, the actor or another …

(1) A person is guilty of residential burglary if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, the person enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling other than a vehicle.(2) Residential burglary is a class B felony. In establishing sentencing guidelines an…

(1) A person is guilty of burglary in the second degree if, with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, he or she enters or remains unlawfully in a building other than a vehicle or a dwelling.(2) Burglary in the second degree is a class B felony.[ 2011 c 3…

In any prosecution for burglary, any person who enters or remains unlawfully in a building may be inferred to have acted with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, unless such entering or remaining shall be explained by evidence satisfactory to the trier …

Every person who, in the commission of a burglary shall commit any other crime, may be punished therefor as well as for the burglary, and may be prosecuted for each crime separately.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.52.050.]

(1) Every person who shall make or mend or cause to be made or mended, or have in his or her possession, any engine, machine, tool, false key, pick lock, bit, nippers, or implement adapted, designed, or commonly used for the commission of burglary under circumstances evincing an …

(1) A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the first degree if he or she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a building.(2) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 336 s 372; 1979 ex.s. c 244 s 12; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.52.070.]Notes:Ef…

(1) A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree if he or she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises of another under circumstances not constituting criminal trespass in the first degree.(2) Criminal trespass in the second degree is a misdemean…