Washington legal term
Immediate family member in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Immediate family member” 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 “Immediate family member” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, or domestic partner. (RCW 10.77.010)
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