Washington legal term
Military member in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Military member” 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 “Military member” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Military member" means an active member of the United States military or naval forces, or a Washington national guard member called to active duty or during training. (RCW 9.41.251)
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