Washington legal term
Digitization in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Digitization” 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 “Digitization” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Digitization" means creating or altering any visual or printed matter to depict a minor in a realistic manner utilizing images of another person or computer-generated images, regardless of whether such creation or alteration is accomplished manually or through an automated process. (RCW 9.68A.011)
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