Washington legal term
Follows in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Follows” 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 “Follows” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Follows" means deliberately maintaining visual or physical proximity to a specific person over a period of time. (RCW 9A.46.110)
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