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Arrest and fingerprint form in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Arrest and fingerprint form” 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 “Arrest and fingerprint form” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Arrest and fingerprint form" means the reporting form prescribed by the *identification, child abuse, and criminal history section to initiate compiling arrest and identification information. (RCW 10.98.040)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.