Washington legal term
Material statement in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Material statement” 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 “Material statement” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Material statement" means a written or oral statement reasonably likely to be relied upon by a public servant in the discharge of his or her official powers or duties. (RCW 9A.76.175)
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