Washington legal term
Chief law enforcement officer in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Chief law enforcement officer” 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 “Chief law enforcement officer” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Chief law enforcement officer" includes the sheriff or director of public safety of a county, the chief of police of a city or town, and chief officers of other law enforcement agencies operating within the state. (RCW 10.98.040)
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