Washington legal term
Debtor in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Debtor” 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 “Debtor” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Debtor" means a person to whom an extension of credit is made or a person who guarantees the repayment of an extension of credit or in any manner undertakes to indemnify the creditor against loss resulting from the failure of a person to whom an extension is made to repay the same. (RCW 9A.82.010)
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