Washington legal term
Federal peace officer in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Federal peace officer” 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 “Federal peace officer” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Federal peace officer" means any employee or agent of the United States government who has the authority to carry firearms and make warrantless arrests and whose duties involve the enforcement of criminal laws of the United States. (RCW 10.93.020)
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