Washington legal term
Community restitution in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Community restitution” 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 “Community restitution” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Community restitution" means compulsory service, without compensation, performed for the benefit of the community by the offender as punishment for committing an offense. (RCW 13.40.020)
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