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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.010 - Bribery.

RCW 9A.68.010
Bribery.
(1) A person is guilty of bribery if:
(a) With the intent to secure a particular result in a particular matter involving the exercise of the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action in his or her official capacity, he or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon such public servant; or
(b) Being a public servant, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that his or her vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action as a public servant will be used to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter.
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the public servant sought to be influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because he or she had not yet assumed office, lacked jurisdiction, or for any other reason.
(3) Bribery is a class B felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 386; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.020 - Requesting unlawful compensation.

RCW 9A.68.020
Requesting unlawful compensation.
(1) A public servant is guilty of requesting unlawful compensation if he or she requests a pecuniary benefit for the performance of an official action knowing that he or she is required to perform that action without compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
(2) Requesting unlawful compensation is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 387; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.030 - Receiving or granting unlawful compensation.

RCW 9A.68.030
Receiving or granting unlawful compensation.
(1) A person is guilty of receiving or granting unlawful compensation if:
(a) Being a public servant, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing a bill, contract, claim, or transaction regarding which he or she knows he or she is likely to have an official discretion to exercise; or
(b) He or she knowingly offers, pays, or agrees to pay compensation to a public servant for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other transaction regarding which the public servant is likely to have an official discretion to exercise.
(2) Receiving or granting unlawful compensation is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 388; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.040 - Trading in public office.

RCW 9A.68.040
Trading in public office.
(1) A person is guilty of trading in public office if:
(a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such actor will or may be appointed to a public office; or
(b) Being a public servant, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit from another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such person will or may be appointed to a public office.
(2) Trading in public office is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 389; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.050 - Trading in special influence.

RCW 9A.68.050
Trading in special influence.
(1) A person is guilty of trading in special influence if:
(a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon another person pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such other person will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter; or
(b) He or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that he or she will offer or confer a benefit upon a public servant or procure another to do so with intent thereby to secure or attempt to secure a particular result in a particular matter.
(2) Trading in special influence is a class C felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 390; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.68.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.68 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence. › 9A.68.060 - Commercial bribery.

RCW 9A.68.060
Commercial bribery.
(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Claimant" means a person who has or is believed by an actor to have an insurance claim.
(b) "Service provider" means a person who directly or indirectly provides, advertises, or otherwise claims to provide services.
(c) "Services" means health care services, motor vehicle body or other motor vehicle repair, and preparing, processing, presenting, or negotiating an insurance claim.
(d) "Trusted person" means:
(i) An agent, employee, or partner of another;
(ii) An administrator, executor, conservator, guardian, receiver, or trustee of a person or an estate, or any other person acting in a fiduciary capacity;
(iii) An accountant, appraiser, attorney, physician, or other professional adviser;
(iv) An officer or director of a corporation, or any other person who participates in the affairs of a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association; or
(v) An arbitrator, mediator, or other purportedly disinterested adjudicator or referee.
(2) A person is guilty of commercial bribery if:
(a) He or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer a pecuniary benefit directly or indirectly upon a trusted person under a request, agreement, or understanding that the trusted person will violate a duty of fidelity or trust arising from his or her position as a trusted person;
(b) Being a trusted person, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept a pecuniary benefit for himself, herself, or another under a request, agreement, or understanding that he or she will violate a duty of fidelity or trust arising from his or her position as a trusted person; or
(c) Being an employee or agent of an insurer, he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept a pecuniary benefit for himself or herself, or a person other than the insurer, under a request, agreement, or understanding that he or she will or a threat that he or she will not refer or induce claimants to have services performed by a service provider.
(3) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person sought to be influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because the person had not yet assumed his or her position, lacked authority, or for any other reason.
(4) Commercial bribery is a class B felony.
[ 2001 c 224 § 2. Prior: 1995 c 285 § 29.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2001 c 224: "The purpose of this act is to respond to State v. Thomas, 103 Wn. App. 800, by reenacting and ranking, without changes, the law relating to the crime of commercial bribery, enacted as sections 29 and 37(5), chapter 285, Laws of 1995." [ 2001 c 224 § 1.]
Effective date—2001 c 224: "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 9, 2001]." [ 2001 c 224 § 5.]
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.010 - Definitions.

RCW 9A.72.010
Definitions.
The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Materially false statement" means any false statement oral or written, regardless of its admissibility under the rules of evidence, which could have affected the course or outcome of the proceeding;
(2) "Oath" includes an affirmation and every other mode authorized by law of attesting to the truth of that which is stated; in this chapter, written statements shall be treated as if made under oath if:
(a) The statement was made on or pursuant to instructions on an official form bearing notice, authorized by law, to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable;
(b) The statement recites that it was made under oath, the declarant was aware of such recitation at the time he or she made the statement, intended that the statement should be represented as a sworn statement, and the statement was in fact so represented by its delivery or utterance with the signed jurat of an officer authorized to administer oaths appended thereto; or
(c) It is a statement, declaration, verification, or certificate, made within or outside the state of Washington, which is declared to be true under penalty of perjury as provided in chapter 5.50 RCW.
(3) An oath is "required or authorized by law" when the use of the oath is specifically provided for by statute or regulatory provision or when the oath is administered by a person authorized by state or federal law to administer oaths;
(4) "Official proceeding" means a proceeding heard before any legislative, judicial, administrative, or other government agency or official authorized to hear evidence under oath, including any referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary, or other person taking testimony or depositions;
(5) "Juror" means any person who is a member of any jury, including a grand jury, impaneled by any court of this state or by any public servant authorized by law to impanel a jury; the term juror also includes any person who has been drawn or summoned to attend as a prospective juror;
(6) "Testimony" includes oral or written statements, documents, or any other material that may be offered by a witness in an official proceeding.
[ 2019 c 232 § 10; 2001 c 171 § 2. Prior: 1995 c 285 § 30; 1981 c 187 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.010.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2001 c 171: "The purpose of this act is to respond to State v. Thomas, 103 Wn. App. 800, by reenacting, without changes, legislation relating to the crime of perjury, as amended in sections 30 and 31, chapter 285, Laws of 1995." [ 2001 c 171 § 1.]
Effective date—2001 c 171: "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 7, 2001]." [ 2001 c 171 § 4.]
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.020 - Perjury in the first degree.

RCW 9A.72.020
Perjury in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of perjury in the first degree if in any official proceeding he or she makes a materially false statement which he or she knows to be false under an oath required or authorized by law.
(2) Knowledge of the materiality of the statement is not an element of this crime, and the actor's mistaken belief that his or her statement was not material is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.
(3) Perjury in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 391; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.030 - Perjury in the second degree.

RCW 9A.72.030
Perjury in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of perjury in the second degree if, in an examination under oath under the terms of a contract of insurance, or with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her duty, he or she makes a materially false statement, which he or she knows to be false under an oath required or authorized by law.
(2) Perjury in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2001 c 171 § 3. Prior: 1995 c 285 § 31; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.030.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 171: See notes following RCW 9A.72.010.
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.040 - False swearing.

RCW 9A.72.040
False swearing.
(1) A person is guilty of false swearing if he or she makes a false statement, which he or she knows to be false, under an oath required or authorized by law.
(2) False swearing is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 392; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.050 - Perjury and false swearing—Inconsistent statements—Degree of crime.

RCW 9A.72.050
Perjury and false swearing—Inconsistent statements—Degree of crime.
(1) Where, in the course of one or more official proceedings, a person makes inconsistent material statements under oath, the prosecution may proceed by setting forth the inconsistent statements in a single count alleging in the alternative that one or the other was false and known by the defendant to be false. In such case it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove which material statement was false but only that one or the other was false and known by the defendant to be false.
(2) The highest offense of which a person may be convicted in such an instance as set forth in subsection (1) of this section shall be determined by hypothetically assuming each statement to be false. If perjury of different degrees would be established by the making of the two statements, the person may only be convicted of the lesser degree. If perjury or false swearing would be established by the making of the two statements, the person may only be convicted of false swearing. For purposes of this section, no corroboration shall be required of either inconsistent statement.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.060 - Perjury and false swearing—Retraction.

RCW 9A.72.060
Perjury and false swearing—Retraction.
No person shall be convicted of perjury or false swearing if he or she retracts his or her false statement in the course of the same proceeding in which it was made, if in fact he or she does so before it becomes manifest that the falsification is or will be exposed and before the falsification substantially affects the proceeding. Statements made in separate hearings at separate stages of the same trial, administrative, or other official proceeding shall be treated as if made in the course of the same proceeding.
[ 2011 c 336 § 393; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 16; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.060.]
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.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.070 - Perjury and false swearing—Irregularities no defense.

RCW 9A.72.070
Perjury and false swearing—Irregularities no defense.
It is no defense to a prosecution for perjury or false swearing:
(1) That the oath was administered or taken in an irregular manner; or
(2) That the person administering the oath lacked authority to do so, if the taking of the oath was required or authorized by law.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.070.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.080 - Statement of what one does not know to be true.

RCW 9A.72.080
Statement of what one does not know to be true.
Every unqualified statement of that which one does not know to be true is equivalent to a statement of that which he or she knows to be false.
[ 2011 c 336 § 394; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.090 - Bribing a witness.

RCW 9A.72.090
Bribing a witness.
(1) A person is guilty of bribing a witness if he or she offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit upon a witness or a person he or she has reason to believe is about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding or upon a person whom he or she has reason to believe may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child, with intent to:
(a) Influence the testimony of that person; or
(b) Induce that person to avoid legal process summoning him or her to testify; or
(c) Induce that person to absent himself or herself from an official proceeding to which he or she has been legally summoned; or
(d) Induce that person to refrain from reporting information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child.
(2) Bribing a witness is a class B felony.
[ 1994 c 271 § 202; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 16; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.090.]
NOTES:
Finding—1994 c 271: "The legislature finds that witness intimidation and witness tampering serve to thwart both the effective prosecution of criminal conduct in the state of Washington and resolution of child dependencies.
Further, the legislature finds that intimidating persons who have information pertaining to a future proceeding serves to prevent both the bringing of a charge and prosecution of such future proceeding. The legislature finds that the period before a crime or child abuse or neglect is reported is when a victim is most vulnerable to influence, both from the defendant or from people acting on behalf of the defendant and a time when the defendant is most able to threaten, bribe, and/or persuade potential witnesses to leave the jurisdiction or withhold information from law enforcement agencies.
The legislature moreover finds that a criminal defendant's admonishment or demand to a witness to "drop the charges" is intimidating to witnesses or other persons with information relevant to a criminal proceeding.
The legislature finds, therefore, that tampering with and/or intimidating witnesses or other persons with information relevant to a present or future criminal or child dependency proceeding are grave offenses which adversely impact the state's ability to promote public safety and prosecute criminal behavior." [ 1994 c 271 § 201.]
Purpose—Severability—1994 c 271: See notes following RCW 9A.28.020.
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.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.100 - Bribe receiving by a witness.

RCW 9A.72.100
Bribe receiving by a witness.
(1) A witness or a person who has reason to believe he or she is about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding or that he or she may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child is guilty of bribe receiving by a witness if he or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that:
(a) The person's testimony will thereby be influenced; or
(b) The person will attempt to avoid legal process summoning him or her to testify; or
(c) The person will attempt to absent himself or herself from an official proceeding to which he or she has been legally summoned; or
(d) The person will not report information he or she has relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child.
(2) Bribe receiving by a witness is a class B felony.
[ 1994 c 271 § 203; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.100.]
NOTES:
Finding—1994 c 271: See note following RCW 9A.72.090.
Purpose—Severability—1994 c 271: See notes following RCW 9A.28.020.
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.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.110 - Intimidating a witness.

RCW 9A.72.110
Intimidating a witness.
(1) A person is guilty of intimidating a witness if a person, by use of a threat against a current or prospective witness, attempts to:
(a) Influence the testimony of that person;
(b) Induce that person to elude legal process summoning him or her to testify;
(c) Induce that person to absent himself or herself from such proceedings; or
(d) Induce that person not to report the information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child, not to have the crime or the abuse or neglect of a minor child prosecuted, or not to give truthful or complete information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child.
(2) A person also is guilty of intimidating a witness if the person directs a threat to a former witness because of the witness's role in an official proceeding.
(3) As used in this section:
(a) "Threat" means:
(i) To communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or
(ii) Threat as defined in *RCW 9A.04.110(27).
(b) "Current or prospective witness" means:
(i) A person endorsed as a witness in an official proceeding;
(ii) A person whom the actor believes may be called as a witness in any official proceeding; or
(iii) A person whom the actor has reason to believe may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child.
(c) "Former witness" means:
(i) A person who testified in an official proceeding;
(ii) A person who was endorsed as a witness in an official proceeding;
(iii) A person whom the actor knew or believed may have been called as a witness if a hearing or trial had been held; or
(iv) A person whom the actor knew or believed may have provided information related to a criminal investigation or an investigation into the abuse or neglect of a minor child.
(4) Intimidating a witness is a class B felony.
(5) For purposes of this section, each instance of an attempt to intimidate a witness constitutes a separate offense.
[ 2011 c 165 § 2; 1997 c 29 § 1; 1994 c 271 § 204; 1985 c 327 § 2; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 18; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.110.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 9A.04.110 was amended by 2011 c 166 § 2, changing subsection (27) to subsection (28).
Intent—2011 c 165: "In response to State v. Hall, 168 Wn.2d 726 (2010), the legislature intends to clarify that each instance of an attempt to intimidate or tamper with a witness constitutes a separate violation for purposes of determining the unit of prosecution under the statutes governing tampering with a witness and intimidating a witness." [ 2011 c 165 § 1.]
Finding—1994 c 271: See note following RCW 9A.72.090.
Purpose—Severability—1994 c 271: See notes following RCW 9A.28.020.
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.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.120 - Tampering with a witness.

RCW 9A.72.120
Tampering with a witness.
(1) A person is guilty of tampering with a witness if he or she attempts to induce a witness or person he or she has reason to believe is about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding or a person whom he or she has reason to believe may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child to:
(a) Testify falsely or, without right or privilege to do so, to withhold any testimony; or
(b) Absent himself or herself from such proceedings; or
(c) Withhold from a law enforcement agency information which he or she has relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child to the agency.
(2) Tampering with a witness is a class C felony.
(3) For purposes of this section, each instance of an attempt to tamper with a witness constitutes a separate offense.
[ 2011 c 165 § 3; 1994 c 271 § 205; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 19; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.120.]
NOTES:
Intent—2011 c 165: See note following RCW 9A.72.110.
Finding—1994 c 271: See note following RCW 9A.72.090.
Purpose—Severability—1994 c 271: See notes following RCW 9A.28.020.
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.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.130 - Intimidating a juror.

RCW 9A.72.130
Intimidating a juror.
(1) A person is guilty of intimidating a juror if a person directs a threat to a former juror because of the juror's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action as a juror, or if, by use of a threat, he or she attempts to influence a juror's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action as a juror.
(2) "Threat" as used in this section means:
(a) To communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or
(b) Threats as defined in RCW 9A.04.110.
(3) Intimidating a juror is a class B felony.
[ 2011 c 336 § 395; 1985 c 327 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.130.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.140 - Jury tampering.

RCW 9A.72.140
Jury tampering.
(1) A person is guilty of jury tampering if with intent to influence a juror's vote, opinion, decision, or other official action in a case, he or she attempts to communicate directly or indirectly with a juror other than as part of the proceedings in the trial of the case.
(2) Jury tampering is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 396; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.150 - Tampering with physical evidence.

RCW 9A.72.150
Tampering with physical evidence.
(1) A person is guilty of tampering with physical evidence if, having reason to believe that an official proceeding is pending or about to be instituted and acting without legal right or authority, he or she:
(a) Destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes, or alters physical evidence with intent to impair its appearance, character, or availability in such pending or prospective official proceeding; or
(b) Knowingly presents or offers any false physical evidence.
(2) "Physical evidence" as used in this section includes any article, object, document, record, or other thing of physical substance.
(3) Tampering with physical evidence is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 397; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.72.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.72 - Perjury and Interference With Official Proceedings. › 9A.72.160 - Intimidating a judge.

RCW 9A.72.160
Intimidating a judge.
(1) A person is guilty of intimidating a judge if a person directs a threat to a judge because of a ruling or decision of the judge in any official proceeding, or if by use of a threat directed to a judge, a person attempts to influence a ruling or decision of the judge in any official proceeding.
(2) "Threat" as used in this section means:
(a) To communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent immediately to use force against any person who is present at the time; or
(b) Threats as defined in RCW 9A.04.110(28).
(3) Intimidating a judge is a class B felony.
[ 2023 c 102 § 38; 1985 c 327 § 1.]
NOTES:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.010 - Definitions.

RCW 9A.76.010
Definitions.
The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Contraband" means any article or thing which a person confined in a detention facility or a secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW is prohibited from obtaining or possessing by statute, rule, regulation, or order of a court;
(2) "Custody" means restraint pursuant to a lawful arrest or an order of a court, or any period of service on a work crew: PROVIDED, That custody pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW and RCW * 74.13.020 and 74.13.031 and chapter 13.32A RCW shall not be deemed custody for purposes of this chapter;
(3) "Detention facility" means any place used for the confinement of a person (a) arrested for, charged with or convicted of an offense, or (b) charged with being or adjudicated to be a juvenile offender as defined in RCW 13.40.020 as now existing or hereafter amended, or (c) held for extradition or as a material witness, or (d) otherwise confined pursuant to an order of a court, except an order under chapter 13.34 RCW or chapter 13.32A RCW, or (e) in any work release, furlough, or other such facility or program;
(4) "Uncontrollable circumstances" means an act of nature such as a flood, earthquake, or fire, or a medical condition that requires immediate hospitalization or treatment, or an act of a human being such as an automobile accident or threats of death, forcible sexual attack, or substantial bodily injury in the immediate future for which there is no time for a complaint to the authorities and no time or opportunity to resort to the courts.
[ 2013 c 43 § 1. Prior: 2009 c 549 § 1003; 2001 c 264 § 4; 1991 c 181 § 6; 1979 c 155 § 35; 1977 ex.s. c 291 § 53; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.010.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 74.13.020 no longer refers to "custody."
Effective date—2001 c 264: See note following RCW 9A.76.110.
Effective date—Severability—1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.020 - Obstructing a law enforcement officer.

RCW 9A.76.020
Obstructing a law enforcement officer.
(1) A person is guilty of obstructing a law enforcement officer if the person willfully hinders, delays, or obstructs any law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties.
(2) "Law enforcement officer" means any general authority, limited authority, or specially commissioned Washington peace officer or federal peace officer as those terms are defined in RCW 10.93.020, and other public officers who are responsible for enforcement of fire, building, zoning, and life and safety codes.
(3) Obstructing a law enforcement officer is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2001 c 308 § 3. Prior: 1995 c 285 § 33; 1994 c 196 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.020.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 308: See notes following RCW 9A.76.175.
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.023 - Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer.

RCW 9A.76.023
Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer.
(1) A person is guilty of disarming a law enforcement officer if with intent to interfere with the performance of the officer's duties the person knowingly removes a firearm or weapon from the person of a law enforcement officer or corrections officer or deprives a law enforcement officer or corrections officer of the use of a firearm or weapon, when the officer is acting within the scope of the officer's duties, does not consent to the removal, and the person has reasonable cause to know or knows that the individual is a law enforcement or corrections officer.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is a class C felony.
(b) Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is a class B felony if the firearm involved is discharged when the person removes the firearm.
[ 2003 c 53 § 82; 1998 c 252 § 1.]
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.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.025 - Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer—Commission of another crime.

RCW 9A.76.025
Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer—Commission of another crime.
A person who commits another crime during the commission of the crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer may be punished for the other crime as well as for disarming a law enforcement officer and may be prosecuted separately for each crime.
[ 1998 c 252 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.027 - Law enforcement or corrections officer engaged in criminal conduct.

RCW 9A.76.027
Law enforcement or corrections officer engaged in criminal conduct.
RCW 9A.76.023 and 9A.76.025 do not apply when the law enforcement officer or corrections officer is engaged in criminal conduct.
[ 1998 c 252 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.030 - Refusing to summon aid for a peace officer.

RCW 9A.76.030
Refusing to summon aid for a peace officer.
(1) A person is guilty of refusing to summon aid for a peace officer if, upon request by a person he or she knows to be a peace officer, he or she unreasonably refuses or fails to summon aid for such peace officer.
(2) Refusing to summon aid for a peace officer is a misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 398; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.040 - Resisting arrest.

RCW 9A.76.040
Resisting arrest.
(1) A person is guilty of resisting arrest if he or she intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a peace officer from lawfully arresting him or her.
(2) Resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 399; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.050 - Rendering criminal assistance—Definition of term.

RCW 9A.76.050
Rendering criminal assistance—Definition of term.
As used in RCW 9A.76.070, 9A.76.080, and 9A.76.090, a person "renders criminal assistance" if, with intent to prevent, hinder, or delay the apprehension or prosecution of another person who he or she knows has committed a crime or juvenile offense or is being sought by law enforcement officials for the commission of a crime or juvenile offense or has escaped from a detention facility, he or she:
(1) Harbors or conceals such person; or
(2) Warns such person of impending discovery or apprehension; or
(3) Provides such person with money, transportation, disguise, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension; or
(4) Prevents or obstructs, by use of force, deception, or threat, anyone from performing an act that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(5) Conceals, alters, or destroys any physical evidence that might aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person; or
(6) Provides such person with a weapon.
[ 2011 c 336 § 400; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 20; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.050.]
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.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.060 - Relative defined.

RCW 9A.76.060
Relative defined.
As used in RCW 9A.76.070 and 9A.76.080, "relative" means a person:
(1) Who is related as husband or wife, brother or sister, parent or grandparent, child or grandchild, stepchild or stepparent to the person to whom criminal assistance is rendered; and
(2) Who does not render criminal assistance to another person in one or more of the means defined in subsections (4), (5), or (6) of RCW 9A.76.050.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.060.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.070 - Rendering criminal assistance in the first degree.

RCW 9A.76.070
Rendering criminal assistance in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of rendering criminal assistance in the first degree if he or she renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed or is being sought for murder in the first degree or any class A felony or equivalent juvenile offense.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, rendering criminal assistance in the first degree is a class B felony.
(b) Rendering criminal assistance in the first degree is a gross misdemeanor if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the actor is a relative as defined in RCW 9A.76.060 and under the age of eighteen at the time of the offense.
[ 2010 c 255 § 1; 2003 c 53 § 83; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 21; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.070.]
NOTES:
Short title—2010 c 255: "This act may be known and cited as Randy's law." [ 2010 c 255 § 2.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
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.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.080 - Rendering criminal assistance in the second degree.

RCW 9A.76.080
Rendering criminal assistance in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of rendering criminal assistance in the second degree if he or she renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed or is being sought for a class B or class C felony or an equivalent juvenile offense or to someone being sought for violation of parole, probation, or community supervision.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, rendering criminal assistance in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(b) Rendering criminal assistance in the second degree is a misdemeanor if it is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the actor is a relative as defined in RCW 9A.76.060.
[ 2003 c 53 § 84; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 22; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.080.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
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.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.090 - Rendering criminal assistance in the third degree.

RCW 9A.76.090
Rendering criminal assistance in the third degree.
(1) A person is guilty of rendering criminal assistance in the third degree if he or she renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor.
(2) Rendering criminal assistance in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 401; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.100 - Compounding.

RCW 9A.76.100
Compounding.
(1) A person is guilty of compounding if:
(a) He or she requests, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit pursuant to an agreement or understanding that he or she will refrain from initiating a prosecution for a crime; or
(b) He or she confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any pecuniary benefit upon another pursuant to an agreement or understanding that such other person will refrain from initiating a prosecution for a crime.
(2) In any prosecution under this section, it is a defense if established by a preponderance of the evidence that the pecuniary benefit did not exceed an amount which the defendant reasonably believed to be due as restitution or indemnification for harm caused by the crime.
(3) Compounding is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2011 c 336 § 402; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.110 - Escape in the first degree.

RCW 9A.76.110
Escape in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of escape in the first degree if he or she knowingly escapes from custody or a detention facility while being detained pursuant to a conviction of a felony or an equivalent juvenile offense.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that uncontrollable circumstances prevented the person from remaining in custody or in the detention facility or from returning to custody or to the detention facility, and that the person did not contribute to the creation of such circumstances in reckless disregard of the requirement to remain or return, and that the person returned to custody or the detention facility as soon as such circumstances ceased to exist.
(3) Escape in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2001 c 264 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 264: "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 July 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 264 § 9.]
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
Term of escaped prisoner recaptured: RCW 9.31.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.115 - Sexually violent predator escape.

RCW 9A.76.115
Sexually violent predator escape.
(1) A person is guilty of sexually violent predator escape if:
(a) Having been found to be a sexually violent predator and confined to the special commitment center or another secure facility under court order, the person escapes from the secure facility;
(b) Having been found to be a sexually violent predator and being under an order of conditional release, the person leaves or remains absent from the state of Washington without prior court authorization; or
(c) Having been found to be a sexually violent predator and being under an order of conditional release, the person: (i) Without authorization, leaves or remains absent from his or her residence, place of employment, educational institution, or authorized outing; (ii) tampers with his or her electronic monitoring device or removes it without authorization; or (iii) escapes from his or her escort.
(2) Sexually violent predator escape is a class A felony with a minimum sentence of sixty months, and shall be sentenced under RCW 9.94A.507.
[ 2009 c 28 § 32; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 § 360; 2001 c 287 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2009 c 28: See note following RCW 2.24.040.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 §§ 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—2001 c 287: "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 14, 2001] except for section 4 of this act, which takes effect July 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 287 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.120 - Escape in the second degree.

RCW 9A.76.120
Escape in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of escape in the second degree if:
(a) He or she knowingly escapes from a detention facility; or
(b) Having been charged with a felony or an equivalent juvenile offense, he or she knowingly escapes from custody; or
(c) Having been committed under chapter 10.77 RCW for a sex, violent, or felony harassment offense and being under an order of conditional release, he or she knowingly leaves or remains absent from the state of Washington without prior court authorization.
(2) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that uncontrollable circumstances prevented the person from remaining in custody or in the detention facility or from returning to custody or to the detention facility, and that the person did not contribute to the creation of such circumstances in reckless disregard of the requirement to remain or return, and that the person returned to custody or the detention facility as soon as such circumstances ceased to exist.
(3) Escape in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2001 c 287 § 2; 2001 c 264 § 2; 1995 c 216 § 15; 1982 1st ex.s. c 47 § 24; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.120.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2001 c 264 § 2 and by 2001 c 287 § 2, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Effective dates—2001 c 287: See note following RCW 9A.76.115.
Effective date—2001 c 264: See note following RCW 9A.76.110.
Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 47: See note following RCW 9.41.190.
Term of escaped prisoner recaptured: RCW 9.31.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.130 - Escape in the third degree.

RCW 9A.76.130
Escape in the third degree.
(1) A person is guilty of escape in the third degree if he or she:
(a) Escapes from custody; or
(b) Knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program.
(2) Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3)(a) If the person has one prior conviction for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(b) If the person has two or more prior convictions for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
[ 2015 c 287 § 11; 2011 c 336 § 403; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.130.]
NOTES:
Term of escaped prisoner recaptured: RCW 9.31.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.140 - Introducing contraband in the first degree.

RCW 9A.76.140
Introducing contraband in the first degree.
(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the first degree if he or she knowingly provides any deadly weapon to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW.
(2) Introducing contraband in the first degree is a class B felony.
[ 2013 c 43 § 3; 2011 c 336 § 404; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.150 - Introducing contraband in the second degree.

RCW 9A.76.150
Introducing contraband in the second degree.
(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the second degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW with the intent that such contraband be of assistance in an escape or in the commission of a crime.
(2) Introducing contraband in the second degree is a class C felony.
[ 2013 c 43 § 4; 2011 c 336 § 405; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.150.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code › Chapter 9A.76 - Obstructing Governmental Operation. › 9A.76.160 - Introducing contraband in the third degree.

RCW 9A.76.160
Introducing contraband in the third degree.
(1) A person is guilty of introducing contraband in the third degree if he or she knowingly and unlawfully provides contraband to any person confined in a detention facility or secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW.
(2) (a) This section does not apply to an attorney representing a client confined in a secure facility under chapter 71.09 RCW for the purposes of bringing discovery or other legal materials to assist the client in the civil commitment process under chapter 71.09 RCW; PROVIDED, That:
(i) The attorney must be present when the materials are being reviewed or handled by the client; and
(ii) The attorney must take the materials and any and all copies of the materials when leaving the secure facility.
(3) Introducing contraband in the third degree is a misdemeanor.
[ 2013 c 43 § 5; 2011 c 336 § 406; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.160.]