Washington legal term
Admission in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Admission” 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 “Admission” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Admission" means acceptance based on medical necessity, of a person as a patient. (RCW 10.77.010)
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