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RCWs > Title 9A > Chapter 9A.80 > Section 9A.80.010

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RCW 9A.80.010

Official misconduct.

(1) A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:

     (a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or

     (b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.

     (2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.

[2011 c 336 § 408; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 17; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 §9A.80.010 .]

Notes:

Effective date -- Severability -- 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.

Failure of duty by public officers: RCW 42.20.100.