Washington legal term
Married in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Married” 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 “Married” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Married" means one who is legally married to another, but does not include a person who is living separate and apart from his or her spouse and who has filed in an appropriate court for legal separation or for dissolution of his or her marriage. (RCW 9A.44.010)
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