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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence. › 5.70.030 - Unreported sexual assault kits—Transportation to local law enforcement agency—Storage and preservation.

RCW 5.70.030
Unreported sexual assault kits—Transportation to local law enforcement agency—Storage and preservation.
(1)(a) Any unreported sexual assault kit collected on or after June 30, 2020, must be transported from the collecting entity to the applicable local law enforcement agency.
(b) By January 1, 2021, unreported sexual assault kits collected prior to June 30, 2020, and stored according to the requirements of RCW 70.125.101 must be transported to the applicable local law enforcement agency.
(2)(a) The applicable local law enforcement agency is responsible for conducting the transport of the unreported sexual assault kit from the collecting entity to the agency as required under subsection (1) of this section.
(b) The applicable law enforcement agency shall store and preserve the unreported sexual assault kit for twenty years from the date of collection.
(3) The term "applicable local law enforcement agency" refers to the local law enforcement agency that would have jurisdiction to investigate any related criminal allegations if they were to be reported to law enforcement. The applicable local law enforcement agency is determined through consultation between the collecting entity or, in the case of unreported sexual assault kits stored according to the requirements of RCW 70.125.101, the Washington state patrol, and local law enforcement agencies.
[ 2020 c 26 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 26 § 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect June 30, 2020." [ 2020 c 26 § 19.]
Intent—2020 c 26: See note following RCW 63.21.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence. › 5.70.060 - Case status updates—Reports.

RCW 5.70.060
Case status updates—Reports.
(1) For any sexual assault kit under RCW 5.70.050 where forensic analysis has generated a profile that has resulted in a hit in the combined DNA index system, the office of the attorney general shall request information from the applicable law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney as to the case status of any related criminal investigation and prosecution, including information as provided under RCW 5.70.005(5) as well as any other relevant information. The law enforcement agency and prosecuting attorney shall provide requested case status updates to the office of the attorney general. The office of the attorney general shall consult with the association when developing any procedures for requesting and collecting case status updates under this section.
(2) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to require any law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney to disclose any information that would jeopardize an active criminal investigation or prosecution.
(3) The attorney general's office shall report quarterly to the association the investigational status of any sexual assault kit under RCW 5.70.050.
(4) Beginning in 2022, in consultation with the attorney general's office, the association must submit reports on the information collected pursuant to this section to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1st and July 1st of each year.
[ 2021 c 118 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 118: "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 takes effect immediately [April 26, 2021]." [ 2021 c 118 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 5 - Evidence › Chapter 5.70 - DNA Evidence. › 5.70.070 - Over-the-counter sexual assault kits.

RCW 5.70.070
Over-the-counter sexual assault kits.
(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Health care facility" means a hospital, clinic, nursing home, laboratory, office, or similar place situated in Washington state where a health care provider provides health care to patients.
(b) "Health care provider" means a person licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by law, in Washington state, to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession, and includes a health care facility.
(c) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or any other legal or commercial entity. The term does not include a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
(d) "Sexual assault kit" means a product with which evidence of sexual assault is collected.
(2) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or otherwise make available a sexual assault kit:
(a) That is marketed or otherwise presented as over-the-counter, at-home, or self-collected or in any manner that indicates that the sexual assault kit may be used for the collection of evidence of sexual assault other than by law enforcement or a health care provider; or
(b) If the person intends, knows, or reasonably should know that the sexual assault kit will be used for the collection of evidence of sexual assault other than by law enforcement or a health care provider.
(3) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this section are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this section is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 2023 c 296 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 296: "It is the intent of the legislature to support survivors of sexual offenses through building victim-centered, trauma-informed systems that promote successful investigations and prosecutions of sexual offenses. Thorough and professional investigations, including preservation of forensic evidence, are imperative and a fundamental component in achieving these outcomes. At-home sexual assault test kits create false expectations and harm the potential for successful investigations and prosecutions. The sale of over-the-counter sexual assault kits may prevent survivors from receiving accurate information about their options and reporting processes; from obtaining access to appropriate and timely medical treatment and follow up; and from connecting to their community and other vital resources." [ 2023 c 296 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.08 STAY OF EXECUTION

Sections
6.08.010 In what cases allowed.
[1971 c 81 § 27; Code 1881 § 335; 1877 p 70 § 339; 1869 p 84 § 331; 1860 p 328 § 1; 1854 p 377 § 1; RRS § 522.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
6.08.020 Stay bond.
[Code 1881 § 336; 1877 p 71 § 340; 1869 p 85 § 332; 1854 p 378 § 2; RRS § 523.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
6.08.030 Qualification and justification of sureties.
[1957 c 8 § 4; Code 1881 § 338; 1877 p 71 § 342; 1869 p 85 § 334; 1854 p 378 § 4; RRS § 525.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
6.08.040 Stay for part of period.
[Code 1881 § 339; 1877 p 71 § 343; 1869 p 85 § 335; 1854 p 378 § 5; RRS § 526.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
6.08.050 Bond to be filed with clerk.
[Code 1881 § 340; 1877 p 71 § 334; 1869 p 85 § 336; 1854 p 378 § 6; RRS § 527.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
6.08.060 Judgment against sureties.
[1957 c 9 § 6; Code 1881 § 337; 1877 p 71 § 341; 1869 p 85 § 33; 1854 p 378 § 3; RRS § 524.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.16 PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS

Sections
6.16.010 "Householder" defined.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 6; 1897 c 57 § 2; RRS § 565.]
Repealed by 1987 c 442 § 308.
6.16.020 Exempt property specified.
[1987 c 442 § 301; 1983 1st ex.s. c 45 § 8; 1979 ex.s. c 65 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 13; 1965 c 89 § 1; 1886 p 96 § 1; Code 1881 § 347; 1879 p 157 § 1; 1877 p 73 § 351; 1869 p 87 § 343; 1854 p 178 § 253; RRS § 563.]
Recodified as RCW 6.15.010 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.16.030 Pension money exempt.
[1987 c 442 § 302; 1890 p 88 § 1; RRS § 566.]
Recodified as RCW 6.15.020 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.16.040 Pension money exempt to family.
[1890 p 89 § 2; RRS § 567.]
Repealed by 1987 c 442 § 308. Later enactment, see RCW 6.15.020 as amended by 1987 c 442 § 302.
6.16.050 Fire insurance money on exempt property exempt.
[1987 c 442 § 303; 1895 c 76 § 1; RRS § 568.]
Recodi-fied as RCW 6.15.030 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.16.060 Exemption of proceeds of life, disability insurance and annuities.
Cross-reference section, recodified as RCW 6.15.035, September 1987.
6.16.070 Separate property of spouse exempt.
[1987 c 442 § 304; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 14; Code 1881 § 341; 1877 p 71 § 345; 1869 p 85 § 337; 1854 p 178 § 252; RRS § 570.]
Recodified as RCW 6.15.040 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.16.080 Construction of chapter pertaining to mortgag-ing personal property, waiver of right of exemption, attachment or execution on property of nonresidents, absconding debtors, and bankruptcy proceedings.
[1987 c 442 § 305; 1981 c 149 § 2; 1927 c 136 § 1; Code 1881 § 348; 1877 p 74 § 352; 1869 p 88 § 344; RRS § 571.]
Recodified as RCW 6.15.050 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.16.090 Claim of exemption and proceedings thereon.
[1987 c 442 § 306; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 15; Code 1881 § 349; 1877 p 74 § 353; 1869 p 88 § 346; RRS § 572.]
Recodified as RCW 6.15.060 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.20 ADVERSE CLAIMS TO PROPERTY LEVIED ON

Sections
6.20.010 Claim of third party — Bond.
[1987 c 442 § 503; 1891 c 40 § 1; Code 1881 § 350; 1877 p 75 § 354; 1869 p 89 § 347; 1854 p 179 § 256; RRS § 573.]
Recodified as RCW 6.19.030 pursu-ant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.20.020 Justification of sureties.
[1987 c 442 § 504; 1957 c 8 § 5; Code 1881 § 351; 1877 p 75 § 354; 1869 p 89 § 347; 1854 p 179 § 256; RRS § 574.]
Recodified as RCW 6.19.040 pursu-ant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.20.030 Return of officer — Trial.
[1987 c 442 § 505; 1891 c 40 § 2; Code 1881 § 352; 1877 p 75 § 355; 1869 p 90 § 348; 1854 p 179 § 257; RRS § 575.]
Recodified as RCW 6.19.050 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
6.20.040 Designation of parties.
[Code 1881 § 353; 1877 p 75 § 356; 1869 p 90 § 349; 1854 p 179 § 258; RRS § 576.]
Repealed by 1987 c 442 § 507. Later enactment, see RCW 6.19.050.
6.20.050 Judgment — Costs.
[1987 c 442 § 506; Code 1881 § 354; 1877 p 76 § 357; 1869 p 90 § 350; 1854 p 179 § 259; RRS § 577.]
Recodified as RCW 6.19.060 pursuant to 1987 c 442 § 1121.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.25 ATTACHMENT

Sections
6.25.200 Appointment of receiver for property.
[1987 c 442 § 820; 1957 c 9 § 9; 1886 p 42 § 15; RRS § 661. Prior: Code 1881 §§ 174-192; 1877 pp 35-40; 1873 pp 43-50; 1871 pp 9, 10; 1869 pp 41-47; 1863 pp 112-120; 1860 pp 30-36; 1854 pp 155-162. Formerly RCW 7.12.150.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.25.210 Duties of plaintiff and sheriff if defendant in bankruptcy — Notice of attachment — Release of property.
[1987 c 442 § 821.]
Repealed by 1988 c 231 § 37.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.32 PROCEEDINGS SUPPLEMENTAL TO EXECUTION

Sections
6.32.230 Application to judgments in justice courts.
[1893 c 133 § 23; RRS § 635.]
Repealed by 1981 c 193 § 7.
6.32.290 Appointment of receiver — Notice.
[1893 c 133 § 28; RRS § 640.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.300 Effect on pending supplemental proceedings.
[1893 c 133 § 29; RRS § 641.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.310 Only one receiver may be appointed — Extending receivership.
[1893 c 133 § 30; RRS § 642.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.320 Order, where to be filed.
[1893 c 133 § 31; RRS § 643.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.330 Property vested in receiver.
[1893 c 133 § 32; RRS § 644.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.340 Receiver's title extends back by relation.
[1893 c 133 § 33; RRS § 645.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
6.32.350 Records to be kept by clerk.
[2002 c 30 § 2; 1893 c 133 § 34; RRS § 646.] Repealed by 2004 c 165 § 47.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.36 UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ACT

Sections
6.36.020 Registration of judgment.
[1953 c 191 § 2.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.030 Application for registration.
[1953 c 191 § 3.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.040 Personal jurisdiction.
[1953 c 191 § 4.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.050 Notice in absence of personal jurisdiction.
[1953 c 191 § 5.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.060 Levy.
[1953 c 191 § 6.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.070 New personal judgment.
[1953 c 191 § 7.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.080 Defenses.
[1953 c 191 § 8.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.090 Pendency of appeal.
[1953 c 191 § 9.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.100 Effect of setting aside registration.
[1953 c 191 § 10.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.110 Appeal.
[1953 c 191 § 11.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
6.36.120 New judgment quasi in rem.
[1953 c 191 § 12.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 45 § 4.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › RCW Dispositions › 6.40 UNIFORM FOREIGN MONEY-JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT

Sections
6.40.010 Definitions.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 1.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.020 Applicability.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 2.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.030 Recognition and enforcement.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 3.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.040 Grounds for nonrecognition.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 4.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.050 Personal jurisdiction.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 5.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.060 Stay in case of appeal.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 6.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.070 Saving clause.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 7.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.900 Uniformity of interpretation.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 8.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.905 Short title.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 9.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.910 Application to judgments in effect on effective date.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 10.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
6.40.915 Section headings.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 240 § 12.]
Repealed by 2009 c 363 § 14. Later enactment, see chapter 6.40A RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.010 - Application of chapters in Title 6 RCW to superior courts and district courts—Definitions.

RCW 6.01.010
Application of chapters in Title 6 RCW to superior courts and district courts—Definitions.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, the provisions of this chapter and of chapters 6.13, 6.15, 6.17, 6.19, 6.21, 6.25, 6.26, and 6.27 RCW and chapter 6.32 RCW apply to both the superior courts and district courts of this state. If proceedings are before a district court, acts to be performed by the clerk may be performed by a district court judge if there is no clerk. As used in this title, "sheriff" includes deputies, and "execution docket" refers also to the docket of a district court.
[ 1987 c 442 § 101.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.020 - Entry of judgment—Superior court—District court—Small claims.

RCW 6.01.020
Entry of judgment—Superior court—District court—Small claims.
For purposes of this title and RCW 4.56.190 and 4.56.210, a judgment of a superior court is entered when it is delivered to the clerk's office for filing. A judgment of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry of the judgment in the docket of the court. A judgment of a small claims department of a district court of this state is entered on the date of the entry in the docket of that department.
[ 1987 c 442 § 102.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Cf. CR 58(b).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.030 - Direction of writ when sheriff a party.

RCW 6.01.030
Direction of writ when sheriff a party.
If the sheriff is a party or otherwise interested in an action in which a writ of execution, attachment, or replevin is to be served, the writ shall be directed to the coroner of the county, or the officer exercising the powers and performing the duties of coroner if there is no coroner, and the person to whom the writ is thus directed shall perform the duties of the sheriff.
[ 1987 c 442 § 103.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.040 - Execution against several persons—Contribution—Repayment.

RCW 6.01.040
Execution against several persons—Contribution—Repayment.
(1) When property liable to an execution against several persons is sold on execution, if more than a due proportion of the judgment is levied upon the property of one person, or one of them pays without a sale more than his or her due proportion, that person may compel contribution from the others. When a judgment against several persons is upon an obligation or contract of one of them as security for another, if the surety pays the full amount or any part of the judgment, either by sale of the surety's property or before sale, the surety may compel repayment from the principal.
(2) In either case covered by subsection (1) of this section, the person or surety so paying shall be entitled to the benefit of the judgment to enforce contribution or repayment, if within thirty days after the payment, notice of the payment and claim to contribution or repayment is filed with the clerk of the court where the judgment was rendered.
(3) Upon filing such notice, the clerk shall make an entry thereof in the docket where the judgment is entered.
[ 1987 c 442 § 104.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.050 - Writ of attachment or execution against debtor in bankruptcy.

RCW 6.01.050
Writ of attachment or execution against debtor in bankruptcy.
If, before levying under a writ of attachment or execution, a sheriff receives notice that the defendant has become a debtor in a bankruptcy case, the sheriff shall immediately give written notice of that fact to the plaintiff's attorney of record, if any, otherwise to the plaintiff, and shall not be bound to levy under the writ. If, after levying on property under a writ of attachment or execution, a sheriff receives such notice, the sheriff shall give written notice of the attachment or execution, describing the property seized, to the trustee in the bankruptcy case if there is one, otherwise to the bankruptcy court, with a copy to the plaintiff's attorney of record, if any, otherwise to the plaintiff, and shall transfer the property to the trustee on demand or as the bankruptcy court otherwise directs. If no demand is made on the sheriff for surrender of the property and the sheriff thereafter receives notice of the closing of the bankruptcy case, the sheriff shall give written notice by first-class mail to the plaintiff's attorney of record, if any, otherwise to the plaintiff, requiring that the plaintiff release the property or obtain a renewal of the writ from the court, and, if the plaintiff fails to release the property or to apply for a renewal within fourteen days after the mailing of the sheriff's notice, the sheriff shall release the property to the defendant.
[ 1988 c 231 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1988 c 231: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1988 c 231 § 38.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.01 - General Provisions. › 6.01.060 - Definitions.

RCW 6.01.060
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this title unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Certified mail" includes, for mailings to a foreign country, any form of mail that requires or permits a return receipt.
(2) "Consumer debt" means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay money arising out of a transaction in which the money, property, insurance, or services which are the subject of the transaction are primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Consumer debt includes medical debt.
(3) "Medical debt" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 19.16.100.
(4) "Private student loan" means any loan not guaranteed by the federal or state government that is used solely for personal use to finance postsecondary education and costs of attendance at an educational institution. A private student loan includes a loan made solely to refinance a private student loan. A private student loan does not include an extension of credit made under an open-end consumer credit plan, a reverse mortgage transaction, a residential mortgage transaction, or any other loan that is secured by real property or a dwelling.
(5) "Public auction sale by electronic media" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 36.16.145.
[ 2021 c 122 § 9. Prior: 2019 c 371 § 2; 2019 c 227 § 1; 2018 c 199 § 202; 1988 c 231 § 1.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 122: See note following RCW 2.32.050.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 199: See notes following RCW 67.08.100.
Severability—1988 c 231: See note following RCW 6.01.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.010 - Homestead, what constitutes—Terms defined.

RCW 6.13.010
Homestead, what constitutes—Terms defined.
(1) The homestead consists of real or personal property that the owner or a dependent of the owner uses as a residence. In the case of a dwelling house or mobile home, the homestead consists of the dwelling house or the mobile home in which the owner resides or intends to reside, with appurtenant buildings, and the land on which the same are situated and by which the same are surrounded, or improved or unimproved land, regardless of area, owned with the intention of placing a house or mobile home thereon and residing thereon. A mobile home may be exempted under this chapter whether or not it is permanently affixed to the underlying land and whether or not the mobile home is placed upon a lot owned by the mobile home owner or a dependent of the owner. Property included in the homestead must be actually intended or used as the principal home for the owner.
(2) As used in this chapter:
(a) "Owner" includes but is not limited to a purchaser under a deed of trust, mortgage, or real estate contract.
(b) "Net value" means market value less all liens and encumbrances senior to the judgment being executed upon and not including the judgment being executed upon.
(c) "Forced sale" includes any sale of homestead property in a bankruptcy proceeding under Title 11 of the United States Code. The reinvestment provisions of RCW 6.13.070 do not apply to the proceeds.
(d) "Dependent" has the meaning given in Title 11 U.S.C. Sec. 522(a)(1).
[ 2021 c 290 § 2; 1999 c 403 § 1; 1993 c 200 § 1; 1987 c 442 § 201; 1981 c 329 § 7; 1945 c 196 § 1; 1931 c 88 § 1; 1927 c 193 § 1; 1895 c 64 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 528. Formerly RCW 6.12.010.]
NOTES:
Findings—2021 c 290: "The legislature finds that the homestead exemption is intended to protect the homeowner's equity in a home against unsecured creditors. The legislature finds that changes to the homestead exemption are necessary to modernize the law and to address the case of Wilson v. Rigby, 909 F.3d 306 (2018) and to adopt the reasoning in In re Good, 588 B.R. 573 (Bankr. W.D. Wash. 2018)." [ 2021 c 290 § 1.]
Effective date—2021 c 290: "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 takes effect immediately [May 12, 2021]." [ 2021 c 290 § 8.]
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.020 - Homestead—What may constitute.

RCW 6.13.020
Homestead—What may constitute.
If the owner is married or in a state registered domestic partnership, the homestead may consist of the community or jointly owned property of the spouses or the domestic partners or the separate property of either spouse or either domestic partner: PROVIDED, That the same premises may not be claimed separately by the spouses or domestic partners with the effect of increasing the net value of the homestead available to the marital community or state registered domestic partnership beyond the amount specified in RCW 6.13.030 as now or hereafter amended. When the owner is not married or not in a state registered domestic partnership, the homestead may consist of any of his or her property.
[ 2008 c 6 § 633; 1987 c 442 § 202; 1981 c 329 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 98 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 6; 1895 c 64 § 2; RRS § 530. Formerly RCW 6.12.020.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.030 - Homestead exemption amount.

RCW 6.13.030
Homestead exemption amount.
(1) The homestead exemption amount is the greater of:
(a) $125,000;
(b) The county median sale price of a single-family home in the preceding calendar year; or
(c) Where the homestead is subject to execution, attachment, or seizure by or under any legal process whatever to satisfy a judgment in favor of any state for failure to pay that state's income tax on benefits received while a resident of the state of Washington from a pension or other retirement plan, no dollar limit.
(2) In determining the county median sale price of a single-family home in the preceding year, a court shall use data from the Washington center for real estate research or, if the Washington center no longer provides the data, a successor entity designated by the office of financial management.
[ 2021 c 290 § 3; 2007 c 429 § 1; 1999 c 403 § 4; 1993 c 200 § 2; 1991 c 123 § 2; 1987 c 442 § 203; 1983 1st ex.s. c 45 § 4; 1981 c 329 § 10; 1977 ex.s. c 98 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 12 § 1; 1955 c 29 § 1; 1945 c 196 § 3; 1895 c 64 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 552. Formerly RCW 6.12.050.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 290: See notes following RCW 6.13.010.
Purpose—1991 c 123: "The legislature recognizes that retired persons generally are financially dependent on fixed pension or retirement benefits and passive income from investment property. Because of this dependency, retired persons are more vulnerable than others to inflation and depletion of their assets. It is the purpose of this act to increase the protection of income of retired persons residing in the state of Washington from collection of income taxes imposed by other states." [ 1991 c 123 § 1.]
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 12: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 ex.s. c 12 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.040 - Automatic homestead exemption—Conditions—Declaration of homestead—Declaration of abandonment.

RCW 6.13.040
Automatic homestead exemption—Conditions—Declaration of homestead—Declaration of abandonment.
(1) Property described in RCW 6.13.010 constitutes a homestead and is automatically protected by the exemption described in RCW 6.13.070 from and after the time the real or personal property is occupied as a principal residence by the owner or, if the homestead is unimproved or improved land that is not yet occupied as a homestead, from and after the declaration or declarations required by the following subsections are filed for record or, if the homestead is a mobile home not yet occupied as a homestead and located on land not owned by the owner of the mobile home, from and after delivery of a declaration as prescribed in RCW 6.15.060(3)(c) or, if the homestead is any other personal property, from and after the delivery of a declaration as prescribed in RCW 6.15.060(3)(d).
(2) An owner who selects a homestead from unimproved or improved land that is not yet occupied as a homestead must execute a declaration of homestead and file the same for record in the office of the recording officer in the county in which the land is located. However, if the owner also owns another parcel of property on which the owner presently resides or in which the owner claims a homestead, the owner must also execute a declaration of abandonment of homestead on that other property and file the same for record with the recording officer in the county in which the land is located.
(3) The declaration of homestead must contain:
(a) A statement that the person making it is residing on the premises or intends to reside thereon and claims them as a homestead;
(b) A legal description of the premises; and
(c) An estimate of their actual cash value.
(4) The declaration of abandonment must contain:
(a) A statement that premises occupied as a residence or claimed as a homestead no longer constitute the owner's homestead;
(b) A legal description of the premises; and
(c) A statement of the date of abandonment.
(5) The declaration of homestead and declaration of abandonment of homestead must be acknowledged in the same manner as a grant of real property is acknowledged.
[ 1993 c 200 § 3; 1987 c 442 § 204; 1981 c 329 § 9. Formerly RCW 6.12.045.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.050 - Homestead presumed abandoned, when—Declaration of nonabandonment.

RCW 6.13.050
Homestead presumed abandoned, when—Declaration of nonabandonment.
A homestead is presumed abandoned if the owner vacates the property for a continuous period of at least six months. However, if an owner is going to be absent from the homestead for more than six months but does not intend to abandon the homestead, and has no other principal residence, the owner may execute and acknowledge, in the same manner as a grant of real property is acknowledged, a declaration of nonabandonment of homestead and file the declaration for record in the office of the recording officer of the county in which the property is situated.
The declaration of nonabandonment of homestead must contain:
(1) A statement that the owner claims the property as a homestead, that the owner intends to occupy the property in the future, and that the owner claims no other property as a homestead;
(2) A statement of where the owner will be residing while absent from the homestead property, the estimated duration of the owner's absence, and the reason for the absence; and
(3) A legal description of the homestead property.
[ 1987 c 442 § 205; 1981 c 329 § 14; 1895 c 64 § 7; RRS § 535. Formerly RCW 6.12.120.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.060 - Conveyance or encumbrance by spouses or domestic partners.

RCW 6.13.060
Conveyance or encumbrance by spouses or domestic partners.
The homestead of a spouse or domestic partner cannot be conveyed or encumbered unless the instrument by which it is conveyed or encumbered is executed and acknowledged by both spouses or both domestic partners, except that either spouse or both or either domestic partner or both jointly may make and execute powers of attorney for the conveyance or encumbrance of the homestead. The conveyance or encumbrance of the homestead does not require that any dependent of the owner who is not a spouse or domestic partner execute and acknowledge the instrument by which it is conveyed or encumbered.
[ 2021 c 290 § 4; 2008 c 6 § 634; 1987 c 442 § 206; 1983 c 251 § 1; 1895 c 64 § 6; RRS § 534. Formerly RCW 6.12.110.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 290: See notes following RCW 6.13.010.
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Married persons and domestic partners, property: Chapter 26.16 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.070 - Homestead exempt from execution, when—Presumed valid.

RCW 6.13.070
Homestead exempt from execution, when—Presumed valid.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 6.13.080, the homestead is exempt from attachment and from execution or forced sale for the debts of the owner up to the amount specified in RCW 6.13.030.
(2) In a bankruptcy case, the debtor's exemption shall be determined on the date the bankruptcy petition is filed. If the value of the debtor's interest in homestead property on the petition date is less than or equal to the amount that can be exempted under RCW 6.13.030, then the debtor's entire interest in the property, including the debtor's right to possession and interests of no monetary value, is exempt. Any appreciation in the value of the debtor's exempt interest in the property during the bankruptcy case is also exempt, even if in excess of the amounts in RCW 6.13.030(1).
(3) The proceeds of the voluntary sale of the homestead in good faith for the purpose of acquiring a new homestead, and proceeds from insurance covering destruction of homestead property held for use in restoring or replacing the homestead property, up to the amount specified in RCW 6.13.030, shall likewise be exempt for one year from receipt, and also such new homestead acquired with such proceeds.
(4) Every homestead created under this chapter is presumed to be valid to the extent of all the property claimed exempt, until the validity thereof is contested in a court of general jurisdiction in the county or district in which the homestead is situated.
[ 2021 c 290 § 5; 1987 c 442 § 207; 1981 c 329 § 13; 1945 c 196 § 2; 1927 c 193 § 2; 1895 c 64 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 532. Formerly RCW 6.12.090.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 290: See notes following RCW 6.13.010.
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.080 - Homestead exemption, when not available.

RCW 6.13.080
Homestead exemption, when not available.
The homestead exemption is not available against an execution or forced sale in satisfaction of judgments obtained:
(1) On debts secured by mechanic's, laborer's, construction, maritime, automobile repair, material supplier's, or vendor's liens arising out of and against the particular property claimed as a homestead;
(2) On debts secured:
(a) By security agreements describing as collateral the property that is claimed as a homestead; or
(b) By mortgages or deeds of trust on the premises that have been executed and acknowledged by both spouses or both domestic partners or by any claimant not married or in a state registered domestic partnership. The execution and acknowledgment of a mortgage or deed of trust by a dependent who is not a spouse or domestic partner is not required;
(3) On one spouse's or one domestic partner's or the community's debts existing at the time of that spouse's or that domestic partner's bankruptcy filing where (a) bankruptcy is filed by both spouses or both domestic partners within a six-month period, other than in a joint case or a case in which their assets are jointly administered, and (b) the other spouse or other domestic partner exempts property from property of the estate under the bankruptcy exemption provisions of 11 U.S.C. Sec. 522(d);
(4) On debts arising from a lawful court order or decree or administrative order establishing a child support obligation or obligation to pay maintenance;
(5) On debts owing to the state of Washington for recovery of medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of an individual consistent with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396p;
(6) On debts secured by a condominium, homeowners', or common interest community association's lien; or
(7) On debts owed for taxes collected under chapters 82.08, 82.12, and 82.14 RCW but not remitted to the department of revenue.
[ 2021 c 290 § 6; 2019 c 238 § 215; 2018 c 277 § 501; 2013 c 23 § 2; 2008 c 6 § 635; 2007 c 429 § 2; 2005 c 292 § 4; 1993 c 200 § 4. Prior: 1988 c 231 § 3; 1988 c 192 § 1; 1987 c 442 § 208; 1984 c 260 § 16; 1982 c 10 § 1; prior: 1981 c 304 § 17; 1981 c 149 § 1; 1909 c 44 § 1; 1895 c 64 § 5; RRS § 533. Formerly RCW 6.12.100.]
NOTES:
Findings—Effective date—2021 c 290: See notes following RCW 6.13.010.
Effective date—2018 c 277: See RCW 64.90.910.
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Severability—1988 c 231: See note following RCW 6.01.050.
Severability—1982 c 10: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1982 c 10 § 19.]
Severability—1981 c 304: See note following RCW 26.16.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.090 - Judgment against homestead owner—Lien on excess value of homestead property.

RCW 6.13.090
Judgment against homestead owner—Lien on excess value of homestead property.
A judgment against the owner of a homestead shall become a lien on the value of the homestead property in excess of the homestead exemption from the time the judgment creditor records the judgment with the recording officer of the county where the property is located. However, if a judgment of a district court of this state has been transferred to a superior court, the judgment becomes a lien from the time of recording with such recording officer a duly certified abstract of the record of such judgment as it appears in the office of the clerk in which the transfer was originally filed. A department of revenue tax warrant filed pursuant to RCW 82.32.210 shall become a lien on the value of the homestead property in excess of the homestead exemption from the time of filing in superior court.
[ 2007 c 429 § 3; 1988 c 231 § 4; 1987 c 442 § 209; 1984 c 260 § 30. Formerly RCW 6.12.105.]
NOTES:
Severability—1988 c 231: See note following RCW 6.01.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.100 - Execution against homestead—Application for appointment of appraiser.

RCW 6.13.100
Execution against homestead—Application for appointment of appraiser.
When execution for the enforcement of a judgment obtained in a case not within the classes enumerated in RCW 6.13.080 is levied upon the homestead, the judgment creditor shall apply to the superior court of the county in which the homestead is situated for the appointment of a person to appraise the value thereof.
[ 1987 c 442 § 210; 1895 c 64 § 9; RRS § 537. Formerly RCW 6.12.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.110 - Application under RCW 6.13.100 must be made by verified petition—Contents.

RCW 6.13.110
Application under RCW 6.13.100 must be made by verified petition—Contents.
The application under RCW 6.13.100 must be made by filing a verified petition, showing:
(1) The fact that an execution has been levied upon the homestead.
(2) The name of the owner of the homestead property.
(3) That the net value of the homestead exceeds the amount of the homestead exemption.
[ 1987 c 442 § 211; 1981 c 329 § 15; 1895 c 64 § 10; RRS § 538. Formerly RCW 6.12.150.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.120 - Notice.

RCW 6.13.120
Notice.
A copy of the petition, with a notice of the time and place of hearing, must be served upon the owner and the owner's attorney of record, if any, at least ten days before the hearing.
[ 1987 c 442 § 212; 1981 c 329 § 16; 1895 c 64 § 12; RRS § 540. Formerly RCW 6.12.170.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.130 - Hearing—Appointment of appraiser.

RCW 6.13.130
Hearing—Appointment of appraiser.
At the hearing, the judge may, upon the proof of the service of a copy of the petition and notice and of the facts stated in the petition, appoint a disinterested qualified person of the county to appraise the value of the homestead.
[ 1987 c 442 § 213; 1984 c 118 § 1; 1895 c 64 § 13; RRS § 541. Formerly RCW 6.12.180.]
NOTES:
Compensation of appraiser: RCW 6.13.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.140 - Appraiser—Oath—Duties.

RCW 6.13.140
Appraiser—Oath—Duties.
The person appointed, before entering upon the performance of duties, must take an oath to faithfully perform the same. The appraiser must view the premises and appraise the market value thereof and, if the appraised value, less all liens and encumbrances, exceeds the homestead exemption, must determine whether the land claimed can be divided without material injury. Within fifteen days after appointment, the appraiser must make to the court a report in writing, which report must show the appraised value, less liens and encumbrances, and, if necessary, the determination whether or not the land can be divided without material injury and without violation of any governmental restriction.
[ 1987 c 442 § 214; 1895 c 64 § 14; RRS § 542. Formerly RCW 6.12.190.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.150 - Division of homestead.

RCW 6.13.150
Division of homestead.
If, from the report, it appears to the court that the value of the homestead, less liens and encumbrances senior to the judgment being executed upon and not including the judgment being executed upon, exceeds the homestead exemption and the property can be divided without material injury and without violation of any governmental restriction, the court may, by an order, direct the appraiser to set off to the owner so much of the land, including the residence, as will amount in net value to the homestead exemption, and the execution may be enforced against the remainder of the land.
[ 1999 c 403 § 2; 1987 c 442 § 215; 1981 c 329 § 17; 1895 c 64 § 17; RRS § 545. Formerly RCW 6.12.220.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.160 - Sale, if not divisible.

RCW 6.13.160
Sale, if not divisible.
If, from the report, it appears to the court that the appraised value of the homestead property, less liens and encumbrances senior to the judgment being executed upon and not including the judgment being executed upon, exceeds the amount of the homestead exemption and the property is not divided, the court must make an order directing its sale under the execution. The order shall direct that at such sale no bid may be received unless it exceeds the amount of the homestead exemption.
[ 1999 c 403 § 3; 1987 c 442 § 216; 1981 c 329 § 18; 1895 c 64 § 18; RRS § 546. Formerly RCW 6.12.230.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.170 - Application of proceeds.

RCW 6.13.170
Application of proceeds.
If the sale is made, the proceeds must be applied in the following order: First, to the amount of the homestead exemption, to be paid to the judgment debtor; second, up to the amount of the execution, to be applied to the satisfaction of the execution; third, the balance to be paid to the judgment debtor.
[ 1987 c 442 § 217; 1981 c 329 § 19; 1895 c 64 § 20; RRS § 548. Formerly RCW 6.12.250.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.180 - Money from sale protected.

RCW 6.13.180
Money from sale protected.
The money paid to the owner is entitled to the same protection against legal process and the voluntary disposition of the other spouse or other domestic partner which the law gives to the homestead.
[ 2008 c 6 § 636; 1987 c 442 § 218; 1981 c 329 § 20; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 10; 1895 c 64 § 21; RRS § 549. Formerly RCW 6.12.260.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Severability—1981 c 329: See note following RCW 6.21.020.
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.190 - Appraiser—Compensation.

RCW 6.13.190
Appraiser—Compensation.
The court shall determine a reasonable compensation for the appraiser.
[ 1987 c 442 § 219; 1984 c 118 § 2; 1895 c 64 § 22; RRS § 550. Formerly RCW 6.12.270.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.200 - Costs.

RCW 6.13.200
Costs.
The execution creditor must pay the costs of these proceedings in the first instance; but in the cases provided for in RCW 6.13.150 and 6.13.160 the amount so paid must be added as costs on execution, and collected accordingly.
[ 1987 c 442 § 220; 1895 c 64 § 23; RRS § 551. Formerly RCW 6.12.280.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 6 - Enforcement of Judgments › Chapter 6.13 - Homesteads. › 6.13.210 - Alienation in case of incompetency or disability of either spouse or either domestic partner.

RCW 6.13.210
Alienation in case of incompetency or disability of either spouse or either domestic partner.
In case of a homestead, if either spouse or either domestic partner shall be or become incompetent or disabled to such a degree that he or she is unable to assist in the management of his or her interest in the property of the marriage or domestic partnership and no guardian has been appointed, upon application of the other spouse or other domestic partner to the superior court of the county in which the homestead is situated, and upon due proof of such incompetency or disability in the severity required above, the court may make an order permitting the spouse or the domestic partner applying to the court to sell and convey or mortgage such homestead.
[ 2008 c 6 § 637; 1987 c 442 § 221; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 4; 1895 c 64 § 26; RRS § 554. Formerly RCW 6.12.300.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.