Washington legal term
General law enforcement officer in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “General law enforcement 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 “General law enforcement officer” mean in Washington criminal law?
"General law enforcement officer" means any person who is commissioned and employed by an employer on a full-time, fully compensated basis to enforce the criminal laws of the state of Washington generally. (RCW 9.41.251)
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