Table 2—Crimes included within each seriousness level. (Effective until April 1, 2025.)
TABLE 2 | ||
CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL | ||
XVI | Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020) | |
XV | Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055) | |
Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1)) | ||
Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030) | ||
XIV | Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050) | |
Trafficking 1 (RCW 9A.40.100(1)) | ||
XIII | Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2)) | |
Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1)) | ||
XII | Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011) | |
Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120) | ||
Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a)) | ||
Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.101) | ||
Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040) | ||
Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073) | ||
Trafficking 2 (RCW 9A.40.100(3)) | ||
XI | Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060) | |
Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050) | ||
Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
X | Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083) | |
Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020) | ||
Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a)) | ||
Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020) | ||
Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a)) | ||
Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3)) | ||
Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115) | ||
IX | Abandonment of Dependent Person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060) | |
Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130) | ||
Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180) | ||
Hit and Run—Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b)) | ||
Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2)) | ||
Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200) | ||
Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040) | ||
VIII | Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020) | |
Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.100) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070) | ||
Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070) | ||
Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010) | ||
VII | Air bag diagnostic systems (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.660(2)(b)) | |
Air bag replacement requirements (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.660(1)(b)) | ||
Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020) | ||
Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086) | ||
Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120) | ||
Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160) | ||
Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.050(1)) | ||
Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045) | ||
False Reporting 1 (RCW 9A.84.040(2)(a)) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c)) | ||
Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140) | ||
Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3)) | ||
Manufacture or import counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed air bag (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.650(1)(b)) | ||
Negligently Causing Death By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.675) | ||
Sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed airbag (RCW 46.37.650(2)(b)) | ||
Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.060(1)) | ||
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)) | ||
Use of a Machine Gun or Bump-fire Stock in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
VI | Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a)) | |
Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010) | ||
Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1)) | ||
Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160) | ||
Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b)) | ||
Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.070(1)) | ||
Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079) | ||
Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300) | ||
Theft from a Vulnerable Adult 1 (RCW 9A.56.400(1)) | ||
Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020) | ||
V | Abandonment of Dependent Person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070) | |
Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030) | ||
Air bag diagnostic systems (RCW 46.37.660(2)(c)) | ||
Air bag replacement requirements (RCW 46.37.660(1)(c)) | ||
Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b)) | ||
Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089) | ||
Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030) | ||
Custodial Sexual Misconduct 2 (RCW 9A.44.170) | ||
Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.050(2)) | ||
Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120) | ||
Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020) | ||
Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040) | ||
Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2)) | ||
Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030) | ||
Manufacture or import counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed air bag (RCW 46.37.650(1)(c)) | ||
Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020) | ||
Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070) | ||
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310) | ||
Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060) | ||
Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070) | ||
Sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed airbag (RCW 46.37.650(2)(c)) | ||
Sending, Bringing into State Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.060(2)) | ||
Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093) | ||
Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105) | ||
Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110) | ||
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070) | ||
IV | Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030) | |
Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021) | ||
Assault 3 (of a Peace Officer with a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031(1)(h)) | ||
Assault 4 (third domestic violence offense) (RCW 9A.36.041(3)) | ||
Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060) | ||
Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961) | ||
Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060) | ||
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4)) | ||
Driving While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.502(6)) | ||
Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100) | ||
Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110) | ||
Hate Crime (RCW 9A.36.080) | ||
Hit and Run—Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b)) | ||
Hit and Run with Vessel—Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3)) | ||
Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)) | ||
Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age 14 (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010) | ||
Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070) | ||
Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.504(6)) | ||
Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.070(2)) | ||
Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025) | ||
Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210) | ||
Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080) | ||
Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160) | ||
Trafficking in Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.82.050) | ||
Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(b)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health care service contractor (RCW 48.44.016(3)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health maintenance organization (RCW 48.46.033(3)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of insurance business (RCW 48.15.023(3)) | ||
Unlicensed practice as an insurance professional (RCW 48.17.063(2)) | ||
Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2)) | ||
Vehicle Prowling 2 (third or subsequent offense) (RCW 9A.52.100(3)) | ||
Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522) | ||
Viewing of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.075(1)) | ||
III | Animal Cruelty 1 (RCW 16.52.205) | |
Assault 3 (Except Assault 3 of a Peace Officer With a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031 except subsection (1)(h)) | ||
Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140) | ||
Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c)) | ||
Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030) | ||
Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090) | ||
Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120) | ||
Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100) | ||
Cyber Harassment (RCW 9A.90.120(2)(b)) | ||
Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120) | ||
Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130) | ||
False Reporting 2 (RCW 9A.84.040(2)(b)) | ||
Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020) | ||
Hazing (RCW 28B.10.901(2)(b)) | ||
Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180) | ||
Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150) | ||
Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070) | ||
Manufacture of Untraceable Firearm with Intent to Sell (RCW 9.41.190) | ||
Manufacture or Assembly of an Undetectable Firearm or Untraceable Firearm (RCW 9.41.325) | ||
Mortgage Fraud (RCW 19.144.080) | ||
Negligently Causing Substantial Bodily Harm By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.674) | ||
Organized Retail Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.350(2)) | ||
Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030) | ||
Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120) | ||
Possession of Machine Gun, Bump-Fire Stock, Undetectable Firearm, or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190) | ||
Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080) | ||
Retail Theft with Special Circumstances 1 (RCW 9A.56.360(2)) | ||
Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400) | ||
Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120) | ||
Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230(2)) | ||
Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.083) | ||
Theft with the Intent to Resell 1 (RCW 9A.56.340(2)) | ||
Trafficking in Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.82.055) | ||
Unlawful Hunting of Big Game 1 (RCW 77.15.410(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040) | ||
Unlawful Misbranding of Fish or Shellfish 1 (RCW 77.140.060(3)) | ||
Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(2)) | ||
Unlawful Taking of Endangered Fish or Wildlife 1 (RCW 77.15.120(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife 1 (RCW 77.15.260(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Use of a Nondesignated Vessel (RCW 77.15.530(4)) | ||
Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522) | ||
II | Commercial Fishing Without a License 1 (RCW 77.15.500(3)(b)) | |
Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.90.040) | ||
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3)) | ||
Electronic Data Service Interference (RCW 9A.90.060) | ||
Electronic Data Tampering 1 (RCW 9A.90.080) | ||
Electronic Data Theft (RCW 9A.90.100) | ||
Engaging in Fish Dealing Activity Unlicensed 1 (RCW 77.15.620(3)) | ||
Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310) | ||
Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030) | ||
Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(3)) | ||
Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010) | ||
Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070) | ||
Organized Retail Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.350(3)) | ||
Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150) | ||
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.068) | ||
Retail Theft with Special Circumstances 2 (RCW 9A.56.360(3)) | ||
Scrap Processing, Recycling, or Supplying Without a License (second or subsequent offense) (RCW 19.290.100) | ||
Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030) | ||
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.065) | ||
Theft of Rental, Leased, Lease-purchased, or Loaned Property (valued at $5,000 or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(a)) | ||
Theft with the Intent to Resell 2 (RCW 9A.56.340(3)) | ||
Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015) | ||
Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(a)) | ||
Unlawful Participation of Non-Indians in Indian Fishery (RCW 77.15.570(2)) | ||
Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180) | ||
Unlawful Purchase or Use of a License (RCW 77.15.650(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife 2 (RCW 77.15.260(3)(a)) | ||
Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7)) | ||
Voyeurism 1 (RCW 9A.44.115) | ||
I | Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024) | |
False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055) | ||
Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020) | ||
Fraudulent Creation or Revocation of a Mental Health Advance Directive (RCW 9A.60.060) | ||
Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080) | ||
Mineral Trespass (RCW 78.44.330) | ||
Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160) | ||
Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040) | ||
Spotlighting Big Game 1 (RCW 77.15.450(3)(b)) | ||
Suspension of Department Privileges 1 (RCW 77.15.670(3)(b)) | ||
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.075) | ||
Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040) | ||
Theft from a Vulnerable Adult 2 (RCW 9A.56.400(2)) | ||
Theft of Rental, Leased, Lease-purchased, or Loaned Property (valued at $750 or more but less than $5,000) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(b)) | ||
Transaction of insurance business beyond the scope of licensure (RCW 48.17.063) | ||
Unlawful Fish and Shellfish Catch Accounting (RCW 77.15.630(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Fictitious Identification (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Instruments of Financial Fraud (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of a Personal Identification Device (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Production of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Releasing, Planting, Possessing, or Placing Deleterious Exotic Wildlife (RCW 77.15.250(2)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.142) | ||
Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.144) | ||
Unlawful Use of Net to Take Fish 1 (RCW 77.15.580(3)(b)) | ||
Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095) | ||
Violating Commercial Fishing Area or Time 1 (RCW 77.15.550(3)(b)) |
[ 2024 c 55 s 1. Prior: 2023 c 196 s 3; 2023 c 7 s 3; 2022 c 231 s 13; (2022 c 231 s 12 expired July 1, 2022); 2021 c 215 s 99; 2020 c 344 s 4; prior: 2019 c 271 s 7; 2019 c 243 s 5; 2019 c 64 s 3; 2019 c 46 s 5009; prior: 2018 c 236 s 721; 2018 c 7 s 7; prior: 2017 c 335 s 4; 2017 c 292 s 3; 2017 c 272 s 10; 2017 c 266 s 8; prior: 2016 c 213 s 5; 2016 c 164 s 13; 2016 c 6 s 1; 2015 c 261 s 11; prior: 2013 c 322 s 26; 2013 c 290 s 8; 2013 c 267 s 2; 2013 c 153 s 2; prior: 2012 c 176 s 3; 2012 c 162 s 1; prior: 2010 c 289 s 11; 2010 c 227 s 9; prior: 2008 c 108 s 23; 2008 c 38 s 1; prior: 2007 c 368 s 14; 2007 c 199 s 10; prior: 2006 c 277 s 6; 2006 c 228 s 9; 2006 c 191 s 2; 2006 c 139 s 2; 2006 c 128 s 3; 2006 c 73 s 12; prior: (2006 c 125 s 5 repealed by 2006 c 126 s 7); 2005 c 458 s 2; 2005 c 183 s 9; prior: 2004 c 176 s 2; 2004 c 94 s 3; (2004 c 94 s 2 expired July 1, 2004); prior: 2003 c 335 s 5; (2003 c 335 s 4 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 283 s 33; (2003 c 283 s 32 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 267 s 3; (2003 c 267 s 2 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 250 s 14; (2003 c 250 s 13 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 119 s 8; (2003 c 119 s 7 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 53 s 56; 2003 c 52 s 4; (2003 c 52 s 3 expired July 1, 2004); prior: 2002 c 340 s 2; 2002 c 324 s 2; 2002 c 290 s 7; (2002 c 290 s 2 expired July 1, 2003); 2002 c 253 s 4; 2002 c 229 s 2; 2002 c 134 s 2; 2002 c 133 s 4; prior: 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 361; 2001 c 300 s 4; 2001 c 217 s 12; 2001 c 17 s 1; prior: 2001 c 310 s 4; 2001 c 287 s 3; 2001 c 224 s 3; 2001 c 222 s 24; 2001 c 207 s 3; 2000 c 225 s 5; 2000 c 119 s 17; 2000 c 66 s 2; prior: 1999 c 352 s 3; 1999 c 322 s 5; 1999 c 45 s 4; prior: 1998 c 290 s 4; 1998 c 219 s 4; 1998 c 82 s 1; 1998 c 78 s 1; prior: 1997 c 365 s 4; 1997 c 346 s 3; 1997 c 340 s 1; 1997 c 338 s 51; 1997 c 266 s 15; 1997 c 120 s 5; prior: 1996 c 302 s 6; 1996 c 205 s 3; 1996 c 36 s 2; prior: 1995 c 385 s 2; 1995 c 285 s 28; 1995 c 129 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 159); prior: (1994 sp.s. c 7 s 510 repealed by 1995 c 129 s 19 (Initiative Measure No. 159)); 1994 c 275 s 20; 1994 c 53 s 2; prior: 1992 c 145 s 4; 1992 c 75 s 3; 1991 c 32 s 3; 1990 c 3 s 702; prior: 1989 2nd ex.s. c 1 s 3; 1989 c 412 s 3; 1989 c 405 s 1; 1989 c 271 s 102; 1989 c 99 s 1; prior: 1988 c 218 s 2; 1988 c 145 s 12; 1988 c 62 s 2; prior: 1987 c 224 s 1; 1987 c 187 s 4; 1986 c 257 s 23; 1984 c 209 s 17; 1983 c 115 s 3. Formerly RCW 9.94A.320.]
NOTES:
Short title—2023 c 196: See note following RCW 28B.10.901.
Short title—2023 c 7: See note following RCW 9A.44.160.
Effective date—2022 c 231 ss 8, 9, 11, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 7.105.010.
Expiration date—2022 c 231 ss 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 17: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Finding—2020 c 344: See note following RCW 9A.84.040.
Effective date—2019 c 243: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
Effective dates—2018 c 7: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Finding—Intent—2017 c 266: See note following RCW 9A.42.020.
Finding—Application of consumer protection act—2016 c 213: See note following RCW 46.37.640.
Effective date—2013 c 153: See note following RCW 9A.56.360.
Findings—2008 c 108: See RCW 19.144.005.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Intent—Severability—Effective date—2006 c 125: See notes following RCW 9A.44.190.
Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
Severability—2004 c 176: "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." [ 2004 c 176 s 8.]
Effective date—2004 c 176: "Sections 2 through 6 of this act take effect July 1, 2005." [ 2004 c 176 s 9.]
Expiration date—2004 c 94 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 94 s 8.]
Severability—Effective dates—2004 c 94: See notes following RCW 9A.90.120.
Effective date—2003 c 335 s 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 335 s 8.]
Expiration date—2003 c 335 s 4: "Section 4 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 335 s 7.]
Effective date—2003 c 283 s 33: "Section 33 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 283 s 37.]
Expiration date—2003 c 283 s 32: "Section 32 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 283 s 36.]
Effective date—2003 c 267 s 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 267 s 9.]
Expiration date—2003 c 267 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 267 s 8.]
Effective date—2003 c 250 s 14: "Section 14 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 250 s 17.]
Expiration date—2003 c 250 s 13: "Section 13 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 250 s 16.]
Severability—2003 c 250: See note following RCW 48.01.080.
Effective date—2003 c 119 s 8: "Section 8 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 119 s 10.]
Expiration date—2003 c 119 s 7: "Section 7 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 119 s 9.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2003 c 52 s 4: "Section 4 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 52 s 6.]
Expiration date—2003 c 52 s 3: "Section 3 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 52 s 5.]
Study and report—2002 c 324: See note following RCW 9A.56.070.
Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 7-11 and 14-23: "Sections 7 through 11 and 14 through 23 of this act take effect July 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 379 s 10; 2002 c 290 s 31.]
Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act take effect July 1, 2002, and apply to crimes committed on or after July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 290 s 29.]
Expiration date—2002 c 290 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 379 s 9; 2002 c 290 s 30.]
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
Effective date—2002 c 229: See note following RCW 9A.42.100.
Effective date—2002 c 134: See note following RCW 69.50.440.
Effective date—2002 c 133: See note following RCW 69.55.010.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 ss 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 310: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—2001 c 287: See note following RCW 9A.76.115.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 224: See notes following RCW 9A.68.060.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 222: See notes following RCW 9A.82.001.
Captions not law—2001 c 217: See note following RCW 9.35.005.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 207: See notes following RCW 18.130.190.
Severability—2000 c 225: See note following RCW 69.55.010.
Effective date—2000 c 119 s 17: "Section 17 of this act takes effect July 1, 2000." [ 2000 c 119 s 30.]
Application—2000 c 119: See note following RCW 10.31.100.
Alphabetization—1999 c 352: "The code reviser shall alphabetize the offenses within each seriousness level in RCW 9.94A.320, including any offenses added in the 1999 legislative session." [ 1999 c 352 s 6.]
Application—1999 c 352 ss 3-5: "The amendments made by sections 3 through 5, chapter 352, Laws of 1999 shall apply to offenses committed on or after July 25, 1999, except that the amendments made by chapter 352, Laws of 1999 to seriousness level V in RCW 9.94A.320 shall apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2000." [ 1999 c 352 s 7.]
Application—Effective date—Severability—1998 c 290: See notes following RCW 69.50.401.
Application—1998 c 78: "This act applies to crimes committed on or after July 1, 1998." [ 1998 c 78 s 2.]
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Findings—Intent—Severability—1997 c 266: See notes following RCW 28A.600.455.
Severability—1996 c 302: See note following RCW 9A.42.010.
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Contingent expiration date—1994 sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.70.540.
Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective dates—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
Effective date—1989 2nd ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 9A.52.025.
Finding—Intent—1989 c 271 ss 102, 109, and 110: See note following RCW 9A.36.050.
Application—1989 c 271 ss 101-111: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
Application—1989 c 99: "This act applies to crimes committed after July 1, 1989." [ 1989 c 99 s 2.]
Effective date—1989 c 99: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1989." [ 1989 c 99 s 3.]
Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date—Application—1987 c 224: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1987. It shall apply to crimes committed on or after July 1, 1987." [ 1987 c 224 s 2.]
Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.
Effective date—1986 c 257 ss 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Table 2—Crimes included within each seriousness level. (Effective April 1, 2025.)
TABLE 2 | ||
CRIMES INCLUDED WITHIN EACH SERIOUSNESS LEVEL | ||
XVI | Aggravated Murder 1 (RCW 10.95.020) | |
XV | Homicide by abuse (RCW 9A.32.055) | |
Malicious explosion 1 (RCW 70.74.280(1)) | ||
Murder 1 (RCW 9A.32.030) | ||
XIV | Murder 2 (RCW 9A.32.050) | |
Trafficking 1 (RCW 9A.40.100(1)) | ||
XIII | Malicious explosion 2 (RCW 70.74.280(2)) | |
Malicious placement of an explosive 1 (RCW 70.74.270(1)) | ||
XII | Assault 1 (RCW 9A.36.011) | |
Assault of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.36.120) | ||
Malicious placement of an imitation device 1 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(a)) | ||
Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.101) | ||
Rape 1 (RCW 9A.44.040) | ||
Rape of a Child 1 (RCW 9A.44.073) | ||
Trafficking 2 (RCW 9A.40.100(3)) | ||
XI | Manslaughter 1 (RCW 9A.32.060) | |
Rape 2 (RCW 9A.44.050) | ||
Rape of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.44.076) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by the operation of any vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
X | Child Molestation 1 (RCW 9A.44.083) | |
Criminal Mistreatment 1 (RCW 9A.42.020) | ||
Indecent Liberties (with forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1)(a)) | ||
Kidnapping 1 (RCW 9A.40.020) | ||
Leading Organized Crime (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(a)) | ||
Malicious explosion 3 (RCW 70.74.280(3)) | ||
Sexually Violent Predator Escape (RCW 9A.76.115) | ||
IX | Abandonment of Dependent Person 1 (RCW 9A.42.060) | |
Assault of a Child 2 (RCW 9A.36.130) | ||
Explosive devices prohibited (RCW 70.74.180) | ||
Hit and Run—Death (RCW 46.52.020(4)(a)) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Inciting Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.060(1)(b)) | ||
Malicious placement of an explosive 2 (RCW 70.74.270(2)) | ||
Robbery 1 (RCW 9A.56.200) | ||
Sexual Exploitation (RCW 9.68A.040) | ||
VIII | Arson 1 (RCW 9A.48.020) | |
Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor (RCW 9.68A.100) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by the operation of any vessel in a reckless manner (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Manslaughter 2 (RCW 9A.32.070) | ||
Promoting Prostitution 1 (RCW 9A.88.070) | ||
Theft of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.010) | ||
VII | Air bag diagnostic systems (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.660(2)(b)) | |
Air bag replacement requirements (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.660(1)(b)) | ||
Burglary 1 (RCW 9A.52.020) | ||
Child Molestation 2 (RCW 9A.44.086) | ||
Civil Disorder Training (RCW 9A.48.120) | ||
Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 (RCW 9A.44.160) | ||
Dealing in depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.050(1)) | ||
Drive-by Shooting (RCW 9A.36.045) | ||
False Reporting 1 (RCW 9A.84.040(2)(a)) | ||
Homicide by Watercraft, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 79A.60.050) | ||
Indecent Liberties (without forcible compulsion) (RCW 9A.44.100(1) (b) and (c)) | ||
Introducing Contraband 1 (RCW 9A.76.140) | ||
Malicious placement of an explosive 3 (RCW 70.74.270(3)) | ||
Manufacture or import counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed air bag (causing bodily injury or death) (RCW 46.37.650(1)(b)) | ||
Negligently Causing Death By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.675) | ||
Sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed airbag (RCW 46.37.650(2)(b)) | ||
Sending, bringing into state depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.060(1)) | ||
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree (RCW 9.41.040(1)) | ||
Use of a Machine Gun or Bump-fire Stock in Commission of a Felony (RCW 9.41.225) | ||
Vehicular Homicide, by disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.520) | ||
VI | Bail Jumping with Murder 1 (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(a)) | |
Bribery (RCW 9A.68.010) | ||
Incest 1 (RCW 9A.64.020(1)) | ||
Intimidating a Judge (RCW 9A.72.160) | ||
Malicious placement of an imitation device 2 (RCW 70.74.272(1)(b)) | ||
Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.070(1)) | ||
Rape of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.44.079) | ||
Theft of a Firearm (RCW 9A.56.300) | ||
Theft from a Vulnerable Adult 1 (RCW 9A.56.400(1)) | ||
Unlawful Storage of Ammonia (RCW 69.55.020) | ||
V | Abandonment of Dependent Person 2 (RCW 9A.42.070) | |
Advancing money or property for extortionate extension of credit (RCW 9A.82.030) | ||
Air bag diagnostic systems (RCW 46.37.660(2)(c)) | ||
Air bag replacement requirements (RCW 46.37.660(1)(c)) | ||
Bail Jumping with class A Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(b)) | ||
Child Molestation 3 (RCW 9A.44.089) | ||
Criminal Mistreatment 2 (RCW 9A.42.030) | ||
Custodial Sexual Misconduct 2 (RCW 9A.44.170) | ||
Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.050(2)) | ||
Extortion 1 (RCW 9A.56.120) | ||
Extortionate Extension of Credit (RCW 9A.82.020) | ||
Extortionate Means to Collect Extensions of Credit (RCW 9A.82.040) | ||
Incest 2 (RCW 9A.64.020(2)) | ||
Kidnapping 2 (RCW 9A.40.030) | ||
Manufacture or import counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed air bag (RCW 46.37.650(1)(c)) | ||
Perjury 1 (RCW 9A.72.020) | ||
Persistent prison misbehavior (RCW 9.94.070) | ||
Possession of a Stolen Firearm (RCW 9A.56.310) | ||
Rape 3 (RCW 9A.44.060) | ||
Rendering Criminal Assistance 1 (RCW 9A.76.070) | ||
Sell, install, or reinstall counterfeit, nonfunctional, damaged, or previously deployed airbag (RCW 46.37.650(2)(c)) | ||
Sending, Bringing into State Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.060(2)) | ||
Sexual Misconduct with a Minor 1 (RCW 9A.44.093) | ||
Sexually Violating Human Remains (RCW 9A.44.105) | ||
Stalking (RCW 9A.46.110) | ||
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 1 (RCW 9A.56.070) | ||
IV | Arson 2 (RCW 9A.48.030) | |
Assault 2 (RCW 9A.36.021) | ||
Assault 3 (of a Peace Officer with a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031(1)(h)) | ||
Assault 4 (third domestic violence offense) (RCW 9A.36.041(3)) | ||
Assault by Watercraft (RCW 79A.60.060) | ||
Cheating 1 (RCW 9.46.1961) | ||
Commercial Bribery (RCW 9A.68.060) | ||
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(4)) | ||
Driving While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.502(6)) | ||
Endangerment with a Controlled Substance (RCW 9A.42.100) | ||
Escape 1 (RCW 9A.76.110) | ||
Hate Crime (RCW 9A.36.080) | ||
Hit and Run—Injury (RCW 46.52.020(4)(b)) | ||
Hit and Run with Vessel—Injury Accident (RCW 79A.60.200(3)) | ||
Identity Theft 1 (RCW 9.35.020(2)) | ||
Indecent Exposure to Person Under Age 14 (subsequent sex offense) (RCW 9A.88.010) | ||
Influencing Outcome of Sporting Event (RCW 9A.82.070) | ||
Physical Control of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (RCW 46.61.504(6)) | ||
Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 2 (RCW 9.68A.070(2)) | ||
Residential Burglary (RCW 9A.52.025) | ||
Robbery 2 (RCW 9A.56.210) | ||
Theft of Livestock 1 (RCW 9A.56.080) | ||
Threats to Bomb (RCW 9.61.160) | ||
Trafficking in Catalytic Converters 1 (RCW 9A.82.190) | ||
Trafficking in Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.82.050) | ||
Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(b)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health care service contractor (RCW 48.44.016(3)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of health coverage as a health maintenance organization (RCW 48.46.033(3)) | ||
Unlawful transaction of insurance business (RCW 48.15.023(3)) | ||
Unlicensed practice as an insurance professional (RCW 48.17.063(2)) | ||
Use of Proceeds of Criminal Profiteering (RCW 9A.82.080 (1) and (2)) | ||
Vehicle Prowling 2 (third or subsequent offense) (RCW 9A.52.100(3)) | ||
Vehicular Assault, by being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or by the operation or driving of a vehicle in a reckless manner (RCW 46.61.522) | ||
Viewing of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1 (RCW 9.68A.075(1)) | ||
III | Animal Cruelty 1 (RCW 16.52.205) | |
Assault 3 (Except Assault 3 of a Peace Officer With a Projectile Stun Gun) (RCW 9A.36.031 except subsection (1)(h)) | ||
Assault of a Child 3 (RCW 9A.36.140) | ||
Bail Jumping with class B or C Felony (RCW 9A.76.170(3)(c)) | ||
Burglary 2 (RCW 9A.52.030) | ||
Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes (RCW 9.68A.090) | ||
Criminal Gang Intimidation (RCW 9A.46.120) | ||
Custodial Assault (RCW 9A.36.100) | ||
Cyber Harassment (RCW 9A.90.120(2)(b)) | ||
Escape 2 (RCW 9A.76.120) | ||
Extortion 2 (RCW 9A.56.130) | ||
False Reporting 2 (RCW 9A.84.040(2)(b)) | ||
Harassment (RCW 9A.46.020) | ||
Hazing (RCW 28B.10.901(2)(b)) | ||
Intimidating a Public Servant (RCW 9A.76.180) | ||
Introducing Contraband 2 (RCW 9A.76.150) | ||
Malicious Injury to Railroad Property (RCW 81.60.070) | ||
Manufacture of Untraceable Firearm with Intent to Sell (RCW 9.41.190) | ||
Manufacture or Assembly of an Undetectable Firearm or Untraceable Firearm (RCW 9.41.325) | ||
Mortgage Fraud (RCW 19.144.080) | ||
Negligently Causing Substantial Bodily Harm By Use of a Signal Preemption Device (RCW 46.37.674) | ||
Organized Retail Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.350(2)) | ||
Perjury 2 (RCW 9A.72.030) | ||
Possession of Incendiary Device (RCW 9.40.120) | ||
Possession of Machine Gun, Bump-Fire Stock, Undetectable Firearm, or Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (RCW 9.41.190) | ||
Promoting Prostitution 2 (RCW 9A.88.080) | ||
Retail Theft with Special Circumstances 1 (RCW 9A.56.360(2)) | ||
Securities Act violation (RCW 21.20.400) | ||
Tampering with a Witness (RCW 9A.72.120) | ||
Telephone Harassment (subsequent conviction or threat of death) (RCW 9.61.230(2)) | ||
Theft of Livestock 2 (RCW 9A.56.083) | ||
Theft with the Intent to Resell 1 (RCW 9A.56.340(2)) | ||
Trafficking in Catalytic Converters 2 (RCW 9A.82.200) | ||
Trafficking in Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.82.055) | ||
Unlawful Hunting of Big Game 1 (RCW 77.15.410(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Imprisonment (RCW 9A.40.040) | ||
Unlawful Misbranding of Fish or Shellfish 1 (RCW 77.140.060(3)) | ||
Unlawful possession of firearm in the second degree (RCW 9.41.040(2)) | ||
Unlawful Taking of Endangered Fish or Wildlife 1 (RCW 77.15.120(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife 1 (RCW 77.15.260(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Use of a Nondesignated Vessel (RCW 77.15.530(4)) | ||
Vehicular Assault, by the operation or driving of a vehicle with disregard for the safety of others (RCW 46.61.522) | ||
II | Commercial Fishing Without a License 1 (RCW 77.15.500(3)(b)) | |
Computer Trespass 1 (RCW 9A.90.040) | ||
Counterfeiting (RCW 9.16.035(3)) | ||
Electronic Data Service Interference (RCW 9A.90.060) | ||
Electronic Data Tampering 1 (RCW 9A.90.080) | ||
Electronic Data Theft (RCW 9A.90.100) | ||
Engaging in Fish Dealing Activity Unlicensed 1 (RCW 77.15.620(3)) | ||
Escape from Community Custody (RCW 72.09.310) | ||
Health Care False Claims (RCW 48.80.030) | ||
Identity Theft 2 (RCW 9.35.020(3)) | ||
Improperly Obtaining Financial Information (RCW 9.35.010) | ||
Malicious Mischief 1 (RCW 9A.48.070) | ||
Organized Retail Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.350(3)) | ||
Possession of Stolen Property 1 (RCW 9A.56.150) | ||
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.068) | ||
Possession, sale, or offering for sale of seven or more unmarked catalytic converters (RCW 9A.82.180(5)) | ||
Retail Theft with Special Circumstances 2 (RCW 9A.56.360(3)) | ||
Scrap Processing, Recycling, or Supplying Without a License (second or subsequent offense) (RCW 19.290.100) | ||
Theft 1 (RCW 9A.56.030) | ||
Theft of a Motor Vehicle (RCW 9A.56.065) | ||
Theft of Rental, Leased, Lease-purchased, or Loaned Property (valued at $5,000 or more) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(a)) | ||
Theft with the Intent to Resell 2 (RCW 9A.56.340(3)) | ||
Trafficking in Insurance Claims (RCW 48.30A.015) | ||
Unlawful factoring of a credit card or payment card transaction (RCW 9A.56.290(4)(a)) | ||
Unlawful Participation of Non-Indians in Indian Fishery (RCW 77.15.570(2)) | ||
Unlawful Practice of Law (RCW 2.48.180) | ||
Unlawful Purchase or Use of a License (RCW 77.15.650(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife 2 (RCW 77.15.260(3)(a)) | ||
Unlicensed Practice of a Profession or Business (RCW 18.130.190(7)) | ||
Voyeurism 1 (RCW 9A.44.115) | ||
I | Attempting to Elude a Pursuing Police Vehicle (RCW 46.61.024) | |
False Verification for Welfare (RCW 74.08.055) | ||
Forgery (RCW 9A.60.020) | ||
Fraudulent Creation or Revocation of a Mental Health Advance Directive (RCW 9A.60.060) | ||
Malicious Mischief 2 (RCW 9A.48.080) | ||
Mineral Trespass (RCW 78.44.330) | ||
Possession of Stolen Property 2 (RCW 9A.56.160) | ||
Reckless Burning 1 (RCW 9A.48.040) | ||
Spotlighting Big Game 1 (RCW 77.15.450(3)(b)) | ||
Suspension of Department Privileges 1 (RCW 77.15.670(3)(b)) | ||
Taking Motor Vehicle Without Permission 2 (RCW 9A.56.075) | ||
Theft 2 (RCW 9A.56.040) | ||
Theft from a Vulnerable Adult 2 (RCW 9A.56.400(2)) | ||
Theft of Rental, Leased, Lease-purchased, or Loaned Property (valued at $750 or more but less than $5,000) (RCW 9A.56.096(5)(b)) | ||
Transaction of insurance business beyond the scope of licensure (RCW 48.17.063) | ||
Unlawful Fish and Shellfish Catch Accounting (RCW 77.15.630(3)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Issuance of Checks or Drafts (RCW 9A.56.060) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Fictitious Identification (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Instruments of Financial Fraud (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Possession of a Personal Identification Device (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Production of Payment Instruments (RCW 9A.56.320) | ||
Unlawful Releasing, Planting, Possessing, or Placing Deleterious Exotic Wildlife (RCW 77.15.250(2)(b)) | ||
Unlawful Trafficking in Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.142) | ||
Unlawful Use of Food Stamps (RCW 9.91.144) | ||
Unlawful Use of Net to Take Fish 1 (RCW 77.15.580(3)(b)) | ||
Vehicle Prowl 1 (RCW 9A.52.095) | ||
Violating Commercial Fishing Area or Time 1 (RCW 77.15.550(3)(b)) |
[ 2024 c 301 s 29; 2024 c 55 s 1. Prior: 2023 c 196 s 3; 2023 c 7 s 3; 2022 c 231 s 13; (2022 c 231 s 12 expired July 1, 2022); 2021 c 215 s 99; 2020 c 344 s 4; prior: 2019 c 271 s 7; 2019 c 243 s 5; 2019 c 64 s 3; 2019 c 46 s 5009; prior: 2018 c 236 s 721; 2018 c 7 s 7; prior: 2017 c 335 s 4; 2017 c 292 s 3; 2017 c 272 s 10; 2017 c 266 s 8; prior: 2016 c 213 s 5; 2016 c 164 s 13; 2016 c 6 s 1; 2015 c 261 s 11; prior: 2013 c 322 s 26; 2013 c 290 s 8; 2013 c 267 s 2; 2013 c 153 s 2; prior: 2012 c 176 s 3; 2012 c 162 s 1; prior: 2010 c 289 s 11; 2010 c 227 s 9; prior: 2008 c 108 s 23; 2008 c 38 s 1; prior: 2007 c 368 s 14; 2007 c 199 s 10; prior: 2006 c 277 s 6; 2006 c 228 s 9; 2006 c 191 s 2; 2006 c 139 s 2; 2006 c 128 s 3; 2006 c 73 s 12; prior: (2006 c 125 s 5 repealed by 2006 c 126 s 7); 2005 c 458 s 2; 2005 c 183 s 9; prior: 2004 c 176 s 2; 2004 c 94 s 3; (2004 c 94 s 2 expired July 1, 2004); prior: 2003 c 335 s 5; (2003 c 335 s 4 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 283 s 33; (2003 c 283 s 32 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 267 s 3; (2003 c 267 s 2 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 250 s 14; (2003 c 250 s 13 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 119 s 8; (2003 c 119 s 7 expired July 1, 2004); 2003 c 53 s 56; 2003 c 52 s 4; (2003 c 52 s 3 expired July 1, 2004); prior: 2002 c 340 s 2; 2002 c 324 s 2; 2002 c 290 s 7; (2002 c 290 s 2 expired July 1, 2003); 2002 c 253 s 4; 2002 c 229 s 2; 2002 c 134 s 2; 2002 c 133 s 4; prior: 2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 s 361; 2001 c 300 s 4; 2001 c 217 s 12; 2001 c 17 s 1; prior: 2001 c 310 s 4; 2001 c 287 s 3; 2001 c 224 s 3; 2001 c 222 s 24; 2001 c 207 s 3; 2000 c 225 s 5; 2000 c 119 s 17; 2000 c 66 s 2; prior: 1999 c 352 s 3; 1999 c 322 s 5; 1999 c 45 s 4; prior: 1998 c 290 s 4; 1998 c 219 s 4; 1998 c 82 s 1; 1998 c 78 s 1; prior: 1997 c 365 s 4; 1997 c 346 s 3; 1997 c 340 s 1; 1997 c 338 s 51; 1997 c 266 s 15; 1997 c 120 s 5; prior: 1996 c 302 s 6; 1996 c 205 s 3; 1996 c 36 s 2; prior: 1995 c 385 s 2; 1995 c 285 s 28; 1995 c 129 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 159); prior: (1994 sp.s. c 7 s 510 repealed by 1995 c 129 s 19 (Initiative Measure No. 159)); 1994 c 275 s 20; 1994 c 53 s 2; prior: 1992 c 145 s 4; 1992 c 75 s 3; 1991 c 32 s 3; 1990 c 3 s 702; prior: 1989 2nd ex.s. c 1 s 3; 1989 c 412 s 3; 1989 c 405 s 1; 1989 c 271 s 102; 1989 c 99 s 1; prior: 1988 c 218 s 2; 1988 c 145 s 12; 1988 c 62 s 2; prior: 1987 c 224 s 1; 1987 c 187 s 4; 1986 c 257 s 23; 1984 c 209 s 17; 1983 c 115 s 3. Formerly RCW 9.94A.320.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Findings—Intent—2024 c 301: See notes following RCW 9A.82.180.
Short title—2023 c 196: See note following RCW 28B.10.901.
Short title—2023 c 7: See note following RCW 9A.44.160.
Effective date—2022 c 231 ss 8, 9, 11, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 7.105.010.
Expiration date—2022 c 231 ss 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 17: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Finding—2020 c 344: See note following RCW 9A.84.040.
Effective date—2019 c 243: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Explanatory statement—2019 c 64: See note following RCW 1.20.110.
Effective dates—2018 c 7: See note following RCW 9.41.010.
Finding—Intent—2017 c 266: See note following RCW 9A.42.020.
Finding—Application of consumer protection act—2016 c 213: See note following RCW 46.37.640.
Effective date—2013 c 153: See note following RCW 9A.56.360.
Findings—2008 c 108: See RCW 19.144.005.
Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
Intent—Severability—Effective date—2006 c 125: See notes following RCW 9A.44.190.
Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
Severability—2004 c 176: "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." [ 2004 c 176 s 8.]
Effective date—2004 c 176: "Sections 2 through 6 of this act take effect July 1, 2005." [ 2004 c 176 s 9.]
Expiration date—2004 c 94 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2004 c 94 s 8.]
Severability—Effective dates—2004 c 94: See notes following RCW 9A.90.120.
Effective date—2003 c 335 s 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 335 s 8.]
Expiration date—2003 c 335 s 4: "Section 4 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 335 s 7.]
Effective date—2003 c 283 s 33: "Section 33 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 283 s 37.]
Expiration date—2003 c 283 s 32: "Section 32 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 283 s 36.]
Effective date—2003 c 267 s 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 267 s 9.]
Expiration date—2003 c 267 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 267 s 8.]
Effective date—2003 c 250 s 14: "Section 14 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 250 s 17.]
Expiration date—2003 c 250 s 13: "Section 13 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 250 s 16.]
Severability—2003 c 250: See note following RCW 48.01.080.
Effective date—2003 c 119 s 8: "Section 8 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 119 s 10.]
Expiration date—2003 c 119 s 7: "Section 7 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 119 s 9.]
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective date—2003 c 52 s 4: "Section 4 of this act takes effect July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 52 s 6.]
Expiration date—2003 c 52 s 3: "Section 3 of this act expires July 1, 2004." [ 2003 c 52 s 5.]
Study and report—2002 c 324: See note following RCW 9A.56.070.
Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 7-11 and 14-23: "Sections 7 through 11 and 14 through 23 of this act take effect July 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 379 s 10; 2002 c 290 s 31.]
Effective date—2002 c 290 ss 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act take effect July 1, 2002, and apply to crimes committed on or after July 1, 2002." [ 2002 c 290 s 29.]
Expiration date—2002 c 290 s 2: "Section 2 of this act expires July 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 379 s 9; 2002 c 290 s 30.]
Intent—2002 c 290: See note following RCW 9.94A.517.
Effective date—2002 c 229: See note following RCW 9A.42.100.
Effective date—2002 c 134: See note following RCW 69.50.440.
Effective date—2002 c 133: See note following RCW 69.55.010.
Intent—Severability—Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12: See notes following RCW 71.09.250.
Application—2001 2nd sp.s. c 12 ss 301-363: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 310: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—2001 c 287: See note following RCW 9A.76.115.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 224: See notes following RCW 9A.68.060.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 222: See notes following RCW 9A.82.001.
Captions not law—2001 c 217: See note following RCW 9.35.005.
Purpose—Effective date—2001 c 207: See notes following RCW 18.130.190.
Severability—2000 c 225: See note following RCW 69.55.010.
Effective date—2000 c 119 s 17: "Section 17 of this act takes effect July 1, 2000." [ 2000 c 119 s 30.]
Application—2000 c 119: See note following RCW 10.31.100.
Alphabetization—1999 c 352: "The code reviser shall alphabetize the offenses within each seriousness level in RCW 9.94A.320, including any offenses added in the 1999 legislative session." [ 1999 c 352 s 6.]
Application—1999 c 352 ss 3-5: "The amendments made by sections 3 through 5, chapter 352, Laws of 1999 shall apply to offenses committed on or after July 25, 1999, except that the amendments made by chapter 352, Laws of 1999 to seriousness level V in RCW 9.94A.320 shall apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2000." [ 1999 c 352 s 7.]
Application—Effective date—Severability—1998 c 290: See notes following RCW 69.50.401.
Application—1998 c 78: "This act applies to crimes committed on or after July 1, 1998." [ 1998 c 78 s 2.]
Severability—Effective dates—1997 c 338: See notes following RCW 5.60.060.
Finding—Evaluation—Report—1997 c 338: See note following RCW 13.40.0357.
Findings—Intent—Severability—1997 c 266: See notes following RCW 28A.600.455.
Severability—1996 c 302: See note following RCW 9A.42.010.
Effective date—1995 c 285: See RCW 48.30A.900.
Findings and intent—Short title—Severability—Captions not law—1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
Contingent expiration date—1994 sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.70.540.
Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective dates—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
Effective date—1989 2nd ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 9A.52.025.
Finding—Intent—1989 c 271 ss 102, 109, and 110: See note following RCW 9A.36.050.
Application—1989 c 271 ss 101-111: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
Severability—1989 c 271: See note following RCW 9.94A.510.
Application—1989 c 99: "This act applies to crimes committed after July 1, 1989." [ 1989 c 99 s 2.]
Effective date—1989 c 99: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1989." [ 1989 c 99 s 3.]
Effective date—Savings—Application—1988 c 145: See notes following RCW 9A.44.010.
Effective date—Application—1987 c 224: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1987. It shall apply to crimes committed on or after July 1, 1987." [ 1987 c 224 s 2.]
Severability—1986 c 257: See note following RCW 9A.56.010.
Effective date—1986 c 257 ss 17-35: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.
Effective dates—1984 c 209: See note following RCW 9.94A.030.