Washington legal term
Actual notice in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Actual notice” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Actual notice” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Actual notice" includes, in addition to any other form of actual notice, circumstances in which the other person has a protective order in effect protecting him or her from the person. (RCW 9A.46.110)
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