Washington legal term
Fixed residence in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Fixed residence” 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 “Fixed residence” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Fixed residence" means a building that a person lawfully and habitually uses as living quarters a majority of the week. (RCW 9A.44.128)
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