Washington legal term
Criminal history in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Criminal history” 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 “Criminal history” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Criminal history" includes all criminal complaints against the respondent for which, prior to the commission of a current offense, the allegations were found correct by a court. (RCW 13.40.020)
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