Washington legal term
Day fine in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Day fine” 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 “Day fine” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Day fine" means a fine imposed by the sentencing court that equals the difference between the offender's net daily income and the reasonable obligations that the offender has for the support of the offender and any dependents. (RCW 9.94A.030)
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