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High managerial agent in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “High managerial agent” 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 “High managerial agent” mean in Washington criminal law?

"High managerial agent" means a governor or person in a position of comparable authority in an entity not governed by chapter 23.95 RCW, and any other agent who manages subordinate employees. (RCW 9A.08.030)

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