Washington legal term
Lawful permanent resident in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Lawful permanent resident” 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 “Lawful permanent resident” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Lawful permanent resident" has the same meaning afforded a person "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" in 8 U.S.C. (RCW 9.41.010)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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