Washington legal term
Compacting state in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Compacting state” 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 “Compacting state” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Compacting state" means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. (RCW 9.94A.745)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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