Washington legal term
Eastern Washington in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Eastern Washington” 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 “Eastern Washington” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Eastern Washington" includes those counties east of the Cascade mountains that are not listed in (e) of this subsection. (RCW 9.46.0323)
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