Washington legal term
Investigating law enforcement agency in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Investigating law enforcement agency” 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 “Investigating law enforcement agency” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Investigating law enforcement agency" means the law enforcement agency that has primary jurisdiction over the area or has been delegated and accepted investigatory responsibility in which a law enforcement officer has been seriously injured or killed. (RCW 10.108.020)
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