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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.49 - Lasers. › 9A.49.040 - Civil infraction, when.

RCW 9A.49.040
Civil infraction, when.
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 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.010 - Definitions.

RCW 9A.50.010
Definitions.
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's office, health maintenance organization, diagnostic or treatment center, neuropsychiatric or mental health facility, hospice, or nursing home.
(2) "Health care provider" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 7.70.020 (1) and (2), and also means an officer, director, employee, or agent of a health care facility who sues or testifies regarding matters within the scope of his or her employment.
(3) "Aggrieved" means:
(a) A person, physically present at the health care facility when the prohibited actions occur, whose access is or is about to be obstructed or impeded;
(b) A person, physically present at the health care facility when the prohibited actions occur, whose care is or is about to be disrupted;
(c) The health care facility, its employees, or agents;
(d) The owner of the health care facility or the building or property upon which the health care facility is located.
[ 1993 c 128 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.020 - Interference with health care facility.

RCW 9A.50.020
Interference with health care facility.
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) Physically obstructing or impeding the free passage of a person seeking to enter or depart from the facility or from the common areas of the real property upon which the facility is located;
(2) Making noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace within the facility;
(3) Trespassing on the facility or the common areas of the real property upon which the facility is located;
(4) Telephoning the facility repeatedly, or knowingly permitting any telephone under his or her control to be used for such purpose; or
(5) Threatening to inflict injury on the owners, agents, patients, employees, or property of the facility or knowingly permitting any telephone under his or her control to be used for such purpose.
[ 1993 c 128 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.030 - Penalty.

RCW 9A.50.030
Penalty.
(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 second offense, a fine of not less than five hundred dollars and a jail term of not less than seven consecutive days; and
(c) For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than one thousand dollars and a jail term of not less than thirty consecutive days.
(2) The fines imposed by this section apply to adult offenders only.
[ 2015 c 265 § 17; 1993 c 128 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.040 - Civil remedies.

RCW 9A.50.040
Civil remedies.
(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 or her actual damages and additional sums authorized in RCW 9A.50.050. Once a plaintiff recovers his or her actual damages and any additional sums authorized under this chapter, additional damages shall not be recovered. A person does not have to be criminally convicted of violating RCW 9A.50.020 to be held civilly liable under this section. It is not necessary to prove actual damages to recover the additional sums authorized under RCW 9A.50.050, costs, and attorneys' fees. The prevailing party is entitled to recover costs and attorneys' fees.
(2) The superior courts of this state shall have authority to grant temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief to enjoin violations of this chapter.
In appropriate circumstances, any superior court having personal jurisdiction over one or more defendants may issue injunctive relief that shall have binding effect on the original defendants and persons acting in concert with the original defendants, in any county in the state.
Due to the nature of the harm involved, injunctive relief may be issued without bond in the discretion of the court, notwithstanding any other requirement imposed by statute.
The state and its political subdivisions shall cooperate in the enforcement of court injunctions that seek to protect against acts prohibited by this chapter.
[ 1993 c 128 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.050 - Civil damages.

RCW 9A.50.050
Civil damages.
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 occurred if the plaintiff aggrieved by the actions prohibited under RCW 9A.50.020 is a health care facility.
[ 1993 c 128 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.060 - Informational picketing.

RCW 9A.50.060
Informational picketing.
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 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.070 - Protection of health care patients and providers.

RCW 9A.50.070
Protection of health care patients and providers.
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, including granting protective orders and orders in limine.
[ 1993 c 128 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.900 - Construction.

RCW 9A.50.900
Construction.
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 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.50 - Interference With Health Care Facilities or Providers. › 9A.50.902 - Effective date—1993 c 128.

RCW 9A.50.902
Effective date—1993 c 128.
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 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.010 - Definitions.

RCW 9A.52.010
Definitions.
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 or intended to be used to threaten or intimidate a person or to detach or remove property.
(2) "Enters or remains unlawfully." A person "enters or remains unlawfully" in or upon premises when he or she is not then licensed, invited, or otherwise privileged to so enter or remain.
A license or privilege to enter or remain in a building which is only partly open to the public is not a license or privilege to enter or remain in that part of a building which is not open to the public. A person who enters or remains upon unimproved and apparently unused land, which is neither fenced nor otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders, does so with license and privilege unless notice against trespass is personally communicated to him or her by the owner of the land or some other authorized person, or unless notice is given by posting in a conspicuous manner. Land that is used for commercial aquaculture or for growing an agricultural crop or crops, other than timber, is not unimproved and apparently unused land if a crop or any other sign of cultivation is clearly visible or if notice is given by posting in a conspicuous manner. Similarly, a field fenced in any manner is not unimproved and apparently unused land. A license or privilege to enter or remain on improved and apparently used land that is open to the public at particular times, which is neither fenced nor otherwise enclosed in a manner to exclude intruders, is not a license or privilege to enter or remain on the land at other times if notice of prohibited times of entry is posted in a conspicuous manner.
(3) "Premises" includes any building, dwelling, structure used for commercial aquaculture, or any real property.
[ 2016 c 164 § 12. Prior: 2011 c 336 § 369; 2004 c 69 § 1; 1985 c 289 § 1; prior: 1984 c 273 § 5; 1984 c 49 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.010.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2016 c 164: See RCW 9A.90.010 and 9A.90.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.020 - Burglary in the first degree.

RCW 9A.52.020
Burglary in the first degree.
(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 participant in the crime (a) is armed with a deadly weapon, or (b) assaults any person.
(2) Burglary in the first degree is a class A felony.
[ 1996 c 15 § 1; 1995 c 129 § 9 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.020.]
NOTES:
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.025 - Residential burglary.

RCW 9A.52.025
Residential burglary.
(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 and disposition standards, residential burglary is to be considered a more serious offense than second degree burglary.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 40 § 38; 1989 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 1; 1989 c 412 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—Recalculation of community custody terms—2011 1st sp.s. c 40: See note following RCW 9.94A.501.
Effective date—1989 2nd ex.s. c 1: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1990." [ 1989 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 4; 1989 c 412 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.030 - Burglary in the second degree.

RCW 9A.52.030
Burglary in the second degree.
(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 336 § 370; 1989 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 2; 1989 c 412 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 7; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 2nd ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 9A.52.025.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.040 - Inference of intent.

RCW 9A.52.040
Inference of intent.
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 of fact to have been made without such criminal intent.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.050 - Other crime in committing burglary punishable.

RCW 9A.52.050
Other crime in committing burglary punishable.
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 § 9A.52.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.060 - Making or having burglar tools.

RCW 9A.52.060
Making or having burglar tools.
(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 intent to use or employ, or allow the same to be used or employed in the commission of a burglary, or knowing that the same is intended to be so used, shall be guilty of making or having burglar tools.
(2) Making or having burglar tools is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 371; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.070 - Criminal trespass in the first degree.

RCW 9A.52.070
Criminal trespass in the first degree.
(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 § 372; 1979 ex.s. c 244 § 12; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.070.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.080 - Criminal trespass in the second degree.

RCW 9A.52.080
Criminal trespass in the second degree.
(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 misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 373; 1979 ex.s. c 244 § 13; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.080.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.090 - Criminal trespass—Defenses.

RCW 9A.52.090
Criminal trespass—Defenses.
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 access to or remaining in the premises; or
(3) The actor reasonably believed that the owner of the premises, or other person empowered to license access thereto, would have licensed him or her to enter or remain; or
(4) The actor was attempting to serve legal process which includes any document required or allowed to be served upon persons or property, by any statute, rule, ordinance, regulation, or court order, excluding delivery by the mails of the United States. This defense applies only if the actor did not enter into a private residence or other building not open to the public and the entry onto the premises was reasonable and necessary for service of the legal process.
[ 2011 c 336 § 374; 1986 c 219 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.095 - Vehicle prowling in the first degree.

RCW 9A.52.095
Vehicle prowling in the first degree.
(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 or by sail which has a cabin equipped with permanently installed sleeping quarters or cooking facilities.
(2) Vehicle prowling in the first degree is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 375; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 13.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.100 - Vehicle prowling in the second degree.

RCW 9A.52.100
Vehicle prowling in the second degree.
(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 mechanical means or by sail which has a cabin equipped with permanently installed sleeping quarters or cooking facilities.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, vehicle prowling in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(3) Vehicle prowling in the second degree is a class C felony upon a third or subsequent conviction of vehicle prowling in the second degree. A third or subsequent conviction means that a person has been previously convicted at least two separate occasions of the crime of vehicle prowling in the second degree.
(4) Multiple counts of vehicle prowling (a) charged in the same charging document do not count as separate offenses for the purposes of charging as a felony based on previous convictions for vehicle prowling in the second degree and (b) based on the same date of occurrence do not count as separate offenses for the purposes of charging as a felony based on previous convictions for vehicle prowling in the second degree.
[ 2013 c 267 § 1; 2011 c 336 § 376; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.100.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.52 - Burglary and Trespass. › 9A.52.115 - Removal of unauthorized persons—Declaration form—Penalty for false swearing.

RCW 9A.52.115
Removal of unauthorized persons—Declaration form—Penalty for false swearing.
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 substantially the following form:
REQUEST TO REMOVE TRESPASSER(S) FORM
The undersigned owner, or authorized agent of the owner, of the premises located at .......... hereby represents and declares under the penalty of perjury that (initial each box):
(1) [ ] The declarant is the owner of the premises or the authorized agent of the owner of the premises;
(2) [ ] An unauthorized person or persons have entered and are remaining unlawfully on the premises;
(3) [ ] The person or persons were not authorized to enter or remain;
(4) [ ] The person or persons are not a tenant or tenants and have not been a tenant or tenants, or a homeowner or homeowners who have been on title, within the last twelve months on the property;
(5) [ ] The declarant has demanded that the unauthorized person or persons vacate the premises but they have not done so;
(6) [ ] The premises were not abandoned at the time the unauthorized person or persons entered;
(7) [ ] The premises were not open to members of the public at the time the unauthorized person or persons entered;
(8) [ ] The declarant understands that a person or persons removed from the premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105 may bring a cause of action under RCW 4.24.355 against the declarant for any false statements made in this declaration, and that as a result of such action the declarant may be held liable for actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees;
(9) [ ] The declarant understands and acknowledges the prohibitions in RCW 59.18.230 and 59.18.290 against taking or detaining an occupant's personal property or removing or excluding an occupant from a dwelling unit or rental premises without an authorizing court order;
(10) [ ] The declarant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless law enforcement for its actions or omissions made in good faith pursuant to this declaration; and
(11) [ ] Additional Optional Explanatory Comments:
...................................................................
...................................................................
A declarant of premises who falsely swears on a declaration provided under this section may be guilty of false swearing under RCW 9A.72.040 or of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant under RCW 9A.76.175, both of which are gross misdemeanors.
[ 2017 c 284 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.020 - Theft—Definition, defense.

RCW 9A.56.020
Theft—Definition, defense.
(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 services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or
(c) To appropriate lost or misdelivered property or services of another, or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services.
(2) In any prosecution for theft, it shall be a sufficient defense that:
(a) The property or service was appropriated openly and avowedly under a claim of title made in good faith, even though the claim be untenable; or
(b) The property was merchandise pallets that were received by a pallet recycler or repairer in the ordinary course of its business.
[ 2004 c 122 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 9; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.020.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
Civil action for shoplifting by adults, minors: RCW 4.24.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.030 - Theft in the first degree.

RCW 9A.56.030
Theft in the first degree.
(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 firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, taken from the person of another;
(c) A search and rescue dog, as defined in RCW 9.91.175, while the search and rescue dog is on duty; or
(d) Commercial metal property, nonferrous metal property, or private metal property, as those terms are defined in RCW 19.290.010, and the costs of the damage to the owner's property exceed five thousand dollars in value.
(2) Theft in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2017 c 266 § 10; 2013 c 322 § 2; 2012 c 233 § 2; 2009 c 431 § 7; 2007 c 199 § 3; 2005 c 212 § 2; 1995 c 129 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.030.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2017 c 266: See note following RCW 9A.42.020.
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Civil action for shoplifting by adults, minors: RCW 4.24.230.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.040 - Theft in the second degree.

RCW 9A.56.040
Theft in the second degree.
(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 defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle;
(b) A public record, writing, or instrument kept, filed, or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any public office or public servant;
(c) Commercial metal property, nonferrous metal property, or private metal property, as those terms are defined in RCW 19.290.010, and the costs of the damage to the owner's property exceed seven hundred fifty dollars but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value; or
(d) An access device.
(2) Theft in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2017 c 266 § 11; 2013 c 322 § 3; 2012 c 233 § 3; 2009 c 431 § 8; 2007 c 199 § 4; 1995 c 129 § 12 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 433; 1987 c 140 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 15; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.040.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2017 c 266: See note following RCW 9A.42.020.
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
Civil action for shoplifting by adults, minors: RCW 4.24.230.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.050 - Theft in the third degree.

RCW 9A.56.050
Theft in the third degree.
(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 merchandise pallets and beverage crates.
(2) Theft in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2009 c 431 § 9; 1998 c 236 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.050.]
NOTES:
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Civil action for shoplifting by adults, minors: RCW 4.24.230.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.063 - Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.

RCW 9A.56.063
Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.
(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 employ, or allow the same to be used or employed, in the commission of motor vehicle theft, or knowing that the same is intended to be so used, is guilty of making or having motor vehicle theft tools.
(2) For the purpose of this section, motor vehicle theft tool includes, but is not limited to, the following: Slim jim, false master key, master purpose key, altered or shaved key, trial or jiggler key, slide hammer, lock puller, picklock, bit, nipper, any other implement shown by facts and circumstances that is intended to be used in the commission of a motor vehicle related theft, or knowing that the same is intended to be so used.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(a) "False master" or "master key" is any key or other device made or altered to fit locks or ignitions of multiple vehicles, or vehicles other than that for which the key was originally manufactured.
(b) "Altered or shaved key" is any key so altered, by cutting, filing, or other means, to fit multiple vehicles or vehicles other than the vehicles for which the key was originally manufactured.
(c) "Trial keys" or "jiggler keys" are keys or sets designed or altered to manipulate a vehicle locking mechanism other than the lock for which the key was originally manufactured.
(4) Making or having motor vehicle theft tools is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2007 c 199 § 18.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.068 - Possession of stolen vehicle.

RCW 9A.56.068
Possession of stolen vehicle.
(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 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.070 - Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.

RCW 9A.56.070
Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.
(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, or internal combustion engine, that is the property of another, and he or she:
(a) Alters the motor vehicle for the purpose of changing its appearance or primary identification, including obscuring, removing, or changing the manufacturer's serial number or the vehicle identification number plates;
(b) Removes, or participates in the removal of, parts from the motor vehicle with the intent to sell the parts;
(c) Exports, or attempts to export, the motor vehicle across state lines or out of the United States for profit;
(d) Intends to sell the motor vehicle; or
(e) Is engaged in a conspiracy and the central object of the conspiratorial agreement is the theft of motor vehicles for sale to others for profit or is engaged in a conspiracy and has solicited a juvenile to participate in the theft of a motor vehicle.
(2) Taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2007 c 199 § 16; 2003 c 53 § 72; 2002 c 324 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.070.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Study and report—2002 c 324: "The sentencing guidelines commission shall study the impact of the sentencing changes in this act upon the incidence of the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission. By December 2004, the commission shall submit a report to the governor and the legislature. The report shall address:
(1) Whether the creation of the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree and the increased penalties for that new crime have resulted in a reduction in the number of convictions for taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first or second degree; and
(2) Whether there are other actions, either civil or criminal, that could have the effect of further decreasing the incidence of these crimes, including but not limited to: The revocation of driving privileges, double scoring of prior convictions, or increasing penalties for juveniles." [ 2002 c 324 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.075 - Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.

RCW 9A.56.075
Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.
(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, or internal combustion engine, that is the property of another, or he or she voluntarily rides in or upon the automobile or motor vehicle with knowledge of the fact that the automobile or motor vehicle was unlawfully taken.
(2) Taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2003 c 53 § 73.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.080 - Theft of livestock in the first degree.

RCW 9A.56.080
Theft of livestock in the first degree.
(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 guilty of theft of livestock in the first degree.
(2) Theft of livestock in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2005 c 419 § 1; 2003 c 53 § 74; 1986 c 257 § 32; 1977 ex.s. c 174 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.080.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.
Effective date—1986 c 257 §§ 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Action by owner of damaged or stolen livestock: RCW 4.24.320.
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RCW 9A.56.083
Theft of livestock in the second degree.
(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.
[ 2003 c 53 § 75.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
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RCW 9A.56.085
Minimum fine for theft of livestock.
(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 plea of guilty, a finding of guilt regardless of whether the imposition of the sentence is deferred or any part of the penalty is suspended, or the levying of a fine.
(3) If two or more persons are convicted of any violation of this section, the amount required under this section shall be imposed upon them jointly and severally.
(4) The fine in this section shall be imposed in addition to and regardless of any penalty, including fines or costs, that is provided for any violation of this section. The amount imposed by this section shall be included by the court in any pronouncement of sentence and may not be suspended, waived, modified, or deferred in any respect. Nothing in this section may be construed to abridge or alter alternative rights of action or remedies in equity or under common law or statutory law, criminal or civil.
(5) A defaulted payment or any installment payment may be collected by any means authorized by law for the enforcement of orders of the court or collection of a fine or costs, including vacation of a deferral of sentencing or of a suspension of sentence.
(6) The two thousand dollars additional penalty shall be remitted by the county treasurer to the state treasurer as provided under RCW 10.82.070.
[ 2015 c 265 § 19; 2003 c 53 § 76; 1989 c 131 § 1.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2015 c 265: See note following RCW 13.50.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
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RCW 9A.56.100
Theft and larceny equated.
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 § 9A.56.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.110 - Extortion—Definition.

RCW 9A.56.110
Extortion—Definition.
"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 § 37; 1983 1st ex.s. c 4 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 10. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 4: See note following RCW 9A.48.070.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
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RCW 9A.56.120
Extortion in the first degree.
(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(27) (a), (b), or (c).
(2) Extortion in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 377; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.120.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 9A.04.110 was amended by 2011 c 166 § 2, changing subsection (27) to subsection (28).
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RCW 9A.56.130
Extortion in the second degree.
(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 charges to be instituted against any person, it is a defense that the actor reasonably believed the threatened criminal charge to be true and that his or her sole purpose was to compel or induce the person threatened to take reasonable action to make good the wrong which was the subject of such threatened criminal charge.
(3) Extortion in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2018 c 22 § 5; 2002 c 47 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.130.]
NOTES:
Explanatory statement—2018 c 22: See note following RCW 1.20.051.
Intent—2002 c 47: "The legislature intends to revise the crime of extortion in the second degree in response to the holding in State v. Pauling, 108 Wn. App. 445 (2001), by adding a requirement that the threat required for conviction of the offense be wrongful." [ 2002 c 47 § 1.]
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RCW 9A.56.140
Possessing stolen property—Definition—Presumption.
(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 that the person who stole the property has not been convicted, apprehended, or identified is not a defense to a charge of possessing stolen property.
(3) When a person has in his or her possession, or under his or her control, stolen access devices issued in the names of two or more persons, or ten or more stolen merchandise pallets, or ten or more stolen beverage crates, or a combination of ten or more stolen merchandise pallets and beverage crates, as defined under RCW 9A.56.010, he or she is presumed to know that they are stolen.
(4) The presumption in subsection (3) of this section is rebuttable by evidence raising a reasonable inference that the possession of such stolen access devices, merchandise pallets, or beverage crates was without knowledge that they were stolen.
(5) In any prosecution for possessing stolen property, it is a sufficient defense that the property was merchandise pallets that were received by a pallet recycler or repairer in the ordinary course of its business.
[ 2004 c 122 § 2; 1998 c 236 § 3; 1987 c 140 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.150 - Possessing stolen property in the first degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.

RCW 9A.56.150
Possessing stolen property in the first degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
(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 exceeds five thousand dollars in value.
(2) Possessing stolen property in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2009 c 431 § 12; 2007 c 199 § 6; 1995 c 129 § 14 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.150.]
NOTES:
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
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RCW 9A.56.160
Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
(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 in value; or
(b) He or she possesses a stolen public record, writing or instrument kept, filed, or deposited according to law; or
(c) He or she possesses a stolen access device.
(2) Possessing stolen property in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2009 c 431 § 13; 2007 c 199 § 7; 1995 c 129 § 15 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 434; 1987 c 140 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.160.]
NOTES:
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 7 §§ 401-410, 413-416, 418-437, and 439-460: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
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RCW 9A.56.170
Possessing stolen property in the third degree.
(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 of ten or more stolen merchandise pallets and beverage crates.
(2) Possessing stolen property in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2009 c 431 § 14; 1998 c 236 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.170.]
NOTES:
Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.180 - Obscuring the identity of a machine.

RCW 9A.56.180
Obscuring the identity of a machine.
(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 render it unidentifiable; or
(b) Possesses a vehicle, machine, engine, apparatus, appliance, or other device held for sale knowing that the serial number or other identification number or mark has been obscured.
(2) "Obscure" means to remove, deface, cover, alter, destroy, or otherwise render unidentifiable.
(3) Obscuring the identity of a machine is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 378; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 11; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.180.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.190 - Robbery—Definition.

RCW 9A.56.190
Robbery—Definition.
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 or property of anyone. Such force or fear must be used to obtain or retain possession of the property, or to prevent or overcome resistance to the taking; in either of which cases the degree of force is immaterial. Such taking constitutes robbery whenever it appears that, although the taking was fully completed without the knowledge of the person from whom taken, such knowledge was prevented by the use of force or fear.
[ 2011 c 336 § 379; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.190.]
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RCW 9A.56.200
Robbery in the first degree.
(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 or she commits a robbery within and against a financial institution as defined in RCW 7.88.010 or 35.38.060.
(2) Robbery in the first degree is a class A felony.
[ 2002 c 85 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.200.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery. › 9A.56.210 - Robbery in the second degree.

RCW 9A.56.210
Robbery in the second degree.
(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 § 380; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.210.]