Washington legal term
Body cavity in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Body cavity” 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 “Body cavity” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Body cavity" means the stomach or rectum of a person and the vagina of a female person. (RCW 10.79.070)
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