Washington legal term
Expectant parent in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Expectant parent” 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 “Expectant parent” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Expectant parent" means a pregnant or other parent awaiting the birth of his or her child, or an adoptive parent or person in the process of a final adoption. (RCW 9.94A.655)
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