Washington legal term
Military service in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Military service” 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 service” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Military service" means the active, reserve, or national guard components of the United States military, including the army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard. (RCW 9.41.251)
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