Title 9A — Title 9A WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
32 chapters · 401 sections in this title.
RCW 9A.52.090 Criminal trespass—Defenses.
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In any prosecution under RCW 9A.52.070 and 9A.52.080, it is a defense that:(1) A building involved in an offense under RCW 9A.52.070 was abandoned; or(2) The premises were at the time open to members of the public and the actor complied with all lawful conditions imposed on acces…
RCW 9A.52.092 School bus trespass.
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(1) A person is guilty of school bus trespass if he or she knowingly and maliciously:(a) Enters or remains unlawfully in a school bus;(b) Does any other act that creates a substantial risk of harm to passengers or the driver; and(c) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment…
RCW 9A.52.095 Vehicle prowling in the first degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of vehicle prowling 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 motor home, as defined in RCW 46.04.305, or in a vessel equipped for propulsion by mechanical means o…
RCW 9A.52.100 Vehicle prowling in the second degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of vehicle prowling 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 vehicle other than a motor home, as defined in RCW 46.04.305, or a vessel equipped for propulsion by…
RCW 9A.52.105 Removal of unauthorized persons—Declaration—Liability—Rights.
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(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section and upon the receipt of a declaration signed under penalty of perjury, in the form prescribed in RCW 9A.52.115, declaring the truth of all of the required elements set forth in subsection (4) of this section, a peace officer …
RCW 9A.52.115 Removal of unauthorized persons—Declaration form—Penalty for false swearing.
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The owner of premises, or his or her authorized agent, may initiate the investigation and request the removal of an unauthorized person or persons from the premises by providing to law enforcement a declaration containing all of the following required elements and in substantiall…
RCW 9A.56.010 Definitions.
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The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:(1) "Access device" means any card, plate, code, account number, or other means of account access that can be used alone or in conjunction with another access device to obtain money, go…
RCW 9A.56.020 Theft—Definition, defense.
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(1) "Theft" means:(a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or(b) By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or servic…
RCW 9A.56.030 Theft in the first degree.
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(1) Except as provided in RCW 9A.56.400, a person is guilty of theft in the first degree if he or she commits theft of:(a) Property or services which exceed(s) five thousand dollars in value other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010;(b) Property of any value, other than a f…
RCW 9A.56.040 Theft in the second degree.
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(1) Except as provided in RCW 9A.56.400, a person is guilty of theft in the second degree if he or she commits theft of:(a) Property or services which exceed(s) seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value, other than a firearm as define…
RCW 9A.56.050 Theft in the third degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of theft in the third degree if he or she commits theft of property or services which (a) does not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars in value, or (b) includes ten or more merchandise pallets, or ten or more beverage crates, or a combination of ten or more …
RCW 9A.56.060 Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts.
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(1) Any person who shall with intent to defraud, make, or draw, or utter, or deliver to another person any check, or draft, on a bank or other depository for the payment of money, knowing at the time of such drawing, or delivery, that he or she has not sufficient funds in, or cre…
RCW 9A.56.063 Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.
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(1) Any person who makes or mends, or causes to be made or mended, uses, or has in his or her possession any motor vehicle theft tool, that is adapted, designed, or commonly used for the commission of motor vehicle related theft, under circumstances evincing an intent to use or e…
RCW 9A.56.065 Theft of motor vehicle.
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of a motor vehicle if he or she commits theft of a motor vehicle.(2) Theft of a motor vehicle is a class B felony.[ 2007 c 199 s 2.]Notes:Findings—Intent—2007 c 199: "(1) The legislature finds that:(a) Automobiles are an essential part of our every…
RCW 9A.56.068 Possession of stolen vehicle.
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(1) A person is guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle if he or she possess [possesses] a stolen motor vehicle.(2) Possession of a stolen motor vehicle is a class B felony.[ 2007 c 199 s 5.]Notes:Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
RCW 9A.56.070 Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away an automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by steam, electricity, …
RCW 9A.56.075 Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away any automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by steam, electricity…
RCW 9A.56.078 Motor vehicle crimes—Civil action.
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(1) A person who is deprived of his or her motor vehicle because of a violation of RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, 9A.56.070, or 9A.56.075 may file an action in superior court against the perpetrator for the recovery of actual damages, limited to the value of any damage to the vehicle …
RCW 9A.56.080 Theft of livestock in the first degree.
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(1) Every person who, with intent to sell or exchange and to deprive or defraud the lawful owner thereof, willfully takes, leads, or transports away, conceals, withholds, slaughters, or otherwise appropriates any horse, mule, cow, heifer, bull, steer, swine, goat, or sheep is gui…
RCW 9A.56.083 Theft of livestock in the second degree.
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(1) A person who commits what would otherwise be theft of livestock in the first degree but without intent to sell or exchange, and for the person's own use only, is guilty of theft of livestock in the second degree.(2) Theft of livestock in the second degree is a class C felony.…
RCW 9A.56.085 Minimum fine for theft of livestock.
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(1) Whenever an adult offender is convicted of a violation of RCW 9A.56.080 or 9A.56.083, the convicting court shall order the person to pay the amount of two thousand dollars for each animal killed or possessed.(2) For the purpose of this section, the term "convicted" includes a…
RCW 9A.56.096 Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property.
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(1) A person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented, leased, or loaned by written agreement to the person, is guilty of thef…
RCW 9A.56.100 Theft and larceny equated.
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All offenses defined as larcenies outside of this title shall be treated as thefts as provided in this title.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.56.100.]
RCW 9A.56.110 Extortion—Definition.
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"Extortion" means knowingly to obtain or attempt to obtain by threat property or services of the owner, and specifically includes sexual favors.[ 1999 c 143 s 37; 1983 1st ex.s. c 4 s 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 s 10. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.56.110.]Notes:Severability—198…
RCW 9A.56.120 Extortion in the first degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of extortion in the first degree if he or she commits extortion by means of a threat as defined in RCW 9A.04.110(28) (a), (b), or (c).(2) Extortion in the first degree is a class B felony.[ 2025 c 58 s 2005; 2011 c 336 s 377; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.56.12…
RCW 9A.56.130 Extortion in the second degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of extortion in the second degree if he or she commits extortion by means of a wrongful threat as defined in RCW 9A.04.110(28) (d) through (j).(2) In any prosecution under this section based on a threat to accuse any person of a crime or cause criminal char…
RCW 9A.56.140 Possessing stolen property—Definition—Presumption.
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(1) "Possessing stolen property" means knowingly to receive, retain, possess, conceal, or dispose of stolen property knowing that it has been stolen and to withhold or appropriate the same to the use of any person other than the true owner or person entitled thereto.(2) The fact …
RCW 9A.56.150 Possessing stolen property in the first degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
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(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the first degree if he or she possesses stolen property, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, which:(a) Exceeds five thousand dollars in value; or(b) Was property or equipment used by firefight…
RCW 9A.56.160 Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
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(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the second degree if:(a) He or she possesses stolen property, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, which exceeds seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars i…
RCW 9A.56.170 Possessing stolen property in the third degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the third degree if he or she possesses (a) stolen property which does not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars in value, or (b) ten or more stolen merchandise pallets, or ten or more stolen beverage crates, or a combination o…
RCW 9A.56.180 Obscuring the identity of a machine.
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(1) A person is guilty of obscuring the identity of a machine if he or she knowingly:(a) Obscures the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing identification number or mark upon any vehicle, machine, engine, apparatus, appliance, or other device with intent to ren…
RCW 9A.56.190 Robbery—Definition.
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A person commits robbery when he or she unlawfully takes personal property from the person of another or in his or her presence against his or her will by the use or threatened use of immediate force, violence, or fear of injury to that person or his or her property or the person…
RCW 9A.56.200 Robbery in the first degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of robbery in the first degree if:(a) In the commission of a robbery or of immediate flight therefrom, he or she:(i) Is armed with a deadly weapon; or(ii) Displays what appears to be a firearm or other deadly weapon; or(iii) Inflicts bodily injury; or(b) He…
RCW 9A.56.210 Robbery in the second degree.
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(1) A person is guilty of robbery in the second degree if he or she commits robbery.(2) Robbery in the second degree is a class B felony.[ 2011 c 336 s 380; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.56.210.]
RCW 9A.56.220 Theft of subscription television services.
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of subscription television services if, with intent to avoid payment of the lawful charge of a subscription television service, he or she:(a) Obtains or attempts to obtain subscription television service from a subscription television service compa…
RCW 9A.56.230 Unlawful sale of subscription television services.
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful sale of subscription television services if, with intent to avoid payment or to facilitate the avoidance of payment of the lawful charge for any subscription television service, he or she, without authorization from the subscription television s…
RCW 9A.56.240 Forfeiture and disposal of device used to commit violation.
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Upon conviction of theft or unlawful sale of cable television services and upon motion and hearing, the court shall order the forfeiture of any decoder, descrambler, or other device used in committing the violation of RCW 9A.56.220 or 9A.56.230 as contraband and dispose of it at …
RCW 9A.56.250 Civil cause of action.
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(1) In addition to the criminal penalties provided in RCW 9A.56.220 and 9A.56.230, there is created a civil cause of action for theft of subscription television services and for unlawful sale of subscription television services.(2) A person who sustains injury to his or her perso…
RCW 9A.56.260 Connection of channel converter.
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No person may be charged with theft under RCW 9A.56.220 or subject to a civil cause of action under RCW 9A.56.250 for connecting a nondecoding or nondescrambling channel frequency converter, which includes cable-ready television sets, video recorders, or similar equipment, to a c…
RCW 9A.56.262 Theft of telecommunication services.
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of telecommunication services if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment:(a) Uses a telecommunication device to obtain telecommunication services without having entered into a prior agreement with a telecommunication service provider t…
RCW 9A.56.264 Unlawful manufacture of telecommunication device.
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful manufacture of a telecommunication device if he or she knowingly and with intent to avoid payment or to facilitate avoidance of payment:(a) Manufactures, produces, or assembles a telecommunication device;(b) Modifies, alters, programs, or reprog…
RCW 9A.56.266 Unlawful sale of telecommunication device.
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful sale of a telecommunication device if he or she sells, leases, exchanges, or offers to sell, lease, or exchange:(a) A telecommunication device, knowing that the purchaser, lessee, or recipient, or a third person, intends to use the device to avo…
RCW 9A.56.268 Civil cause of action.
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(1) In addition to the criminal penalties provided in RCW 9A.56.262 through 9A.56.266, there is created a civil cause of action for theft of telecommunication services, for unlawful manufacture of a telecommunication device, and for unlawful sale of a telecommunication device.(2)…
RCW 9A.56.270 Shopping cart theft.
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(1) It is unlawful to do any of the following acts, if a shopping cart has a permanently affixed sign as provided in subsection (2) of this section:(a) To remove a shopping cart from the parking area of a retail establishment with the intent to deprive the owner of the shopping c…
RCW 9A.56.280 Credit, debit cards, checks, etc.—Definitions.
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As used in RCW 9A.56.280, 9A.56.290, 9A.60.020, 9A.56.320, and 9A.56.330, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Cardholder" means a person to whom a credit card or payment card is issued or a person who otherwise is authorized to use a credit card or payment card.(2) "Check"…
RCW 9A.56.290 Credit, payment cards—Unlawful factoring of transactions.
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(1) A person commits the crime of unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction if the person:(a) Uses a scanning device to access, read, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on a payment card without the permission of the …
RCW 9A.56.300 Theft of a firearm.
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(1) A person is guilty of theft of a firearm if he or she commits a theft of any firearm.(2) This section applies regardless of the value of the firearm taken in the theft.(3) Each firearm taken in the theft under this section is a separate offense.(4) The definition of "theft" a…
RCW 9A.56.310 Possessing a stolen firearm.
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(1) A person is guilty of possessing a stolen firearm if he or she possesses, carries, delivers, sells, or is in control of a stolen firearm.(2) This section applies regardless of the stolen firearm's value.(3) Each stolen firearm possessed under this section is a separate offens…
RCW 9A.56.320 Financial fraud—Unlawful possession, production of instruments of.
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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful production of payment instruments if he or she prints or produces a check or other payment instrument in the name of a person or entity, or with the routing number or account number of a person or entity, without the permission of the person or …
RCW 9A.56.330 Possession of another's identification.
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(1) A person is guilty of possession of another's identification if the person knowingly possesses personal identification bearing another person's identity, when the person possessing the personal identification does not have the other person's permission to possess it, and when…