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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)

Statutes defining or using this term

Charges using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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