Washington legal term
Electronic communication service in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Electronic communication service” 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 “Electronic communication service” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Electronic communication service" means any service that provides to users the ability to send or receive wire or electronic communications. (RCW 10.112.010)
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