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Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime in Washington

Gross MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Washington legislative session

Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime is a Gross Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 9A.46.040. 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 9A.46.040.

What is the penalty for court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime in Washington?

Penalties for Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup 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)discretionaryRCW 9A.20.021
Fineup to $5,000 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)))discretionaryRCW 9A.20.021

Applies to current.

Common questions about court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime in Washington

Is court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9A.46.040.

What are the penalties for court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime in Washington?

As a Gross Misdemeanor, court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime 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 court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime?

Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime is governed by RCW 9A.46.040 (Court-ordered requirements upon person charged with crime—Violation).

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.