Washington legal term
Health care facility in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Health care facility” 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 “Health care facility” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Health care facility" means a facility that provides health care services directly to patients, including but not limited to, a hospital, clinic, health care provider's office, health maintenance organization, diagnostic or treatment center, neuropsychiatric or mental health facility, hospice, or nursing home. (RCW 9A.50.010)
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