Washington legal term
Governing unit in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Governing unit” 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 “Governing unit” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Governing unit" has the same meaning as provided under RCW 70.48.020. (RCW 13.04.116)
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