Washington legal term
Legal financial obligation in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Legal financial obligation” 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 “Legal financial obligation” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Legal financial obligation" means a sum of money that is ordered by a superior court of the state of Washington for legal financial obligations which may include restitution to the victim, statutorily imposed crime victims' compensation fees as assessed pursuant to RCW 7.68.035, court costs, county or interlocal drug funds, court-appointed attorneys' fees, and costs of defense, fines, and any other financial obligation that is assessed to the offender as a result of a felony conviction. (RCW 9.94A.030)
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