Washington criminal charge

Application in Washington

Gross MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Washington legislative session

Application is a Gross Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.20.091. As a Gross Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Washington sets for that offense class. Washington sorts criminal offenses into class A, B, and C felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors — a gross misdemeanor is a distinct, more serious rung than a misdemeanor — with maximum penalties set by RCW 9A.20.021.

Defined by RCW 46.20.091.

What is the penalty for application in Washington?

Penalties for Application
Penalty	Range	Basis	Authority
Jail / prison	up to 364 days (statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(2)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.020 unless the offense fixes its own penalty)	discretionary	RCW 9A.20.021
Fine	up to $5,000 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)))	discretionary	RCW 9A.20.021

Applies to current.

Common questions about application in Washington

Is application a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Application is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.20.091.

What are the penalties for application in Washington?

As a Gross Misdemeanor, application carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).

Which Washington statute covers application?

Application is governed by RCW 46.20.091 (Application—Penalty for false statement—Driving records from and to other jurisdictions).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.