Washington legal term
Electronic recording in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Electronic recording” 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 recording” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Electronic recording" means an audio recording or audio and video recording that accurately records a custodial interrogation. (RCW 10.122.020)
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