Washington legal term
Covered entity in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Covered entity” 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 “Covered entity” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Covered entity" means any public facility or private facility whose primary purpose, at any time, is to provide for the education, care, or recreation of a child or children, including but not limited to community and recreational centers, playgrounds, schools, swimming pools, and state or municipal parks. (RCW 9A.44.190)
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