Washington legal term
Barricaded subject in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Barricaded subject” 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 “Barricaded subject” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Barricaded subject" means an individual who is the focus of a law enforcement intervention effort, has taken a position in a physical location that does not allow immediate law enforcement access, and is refusing law enforcement orders to exit. (RCW 10.116.030)
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