Washington legal term
Frail elder or vulnerable adult in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Frail elder or vulnerable adult” 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 “Frail elder or vulnerable adult” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Frail elder or vulnerable adult" means a person sixty years of age or older who has the functional, mental, or physical inability to care for himself or herself. (RCW 9A.44.010)
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