Washington legal term
Hospital in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Hospital” 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 “Hospital” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Hospital" means a facility licensed under chapter 70.41 or 71.12 RCW or a state hospital defined in chapter 72.23 RCW and any employee, agent, officer, director, or independent contractor thereof. (RCW 7.105.010)
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