Washington legal term
Minor child in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Minor child” 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 “Minor child” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Minor child" means a child under the age of eighteen. (RCW 9.94A.655)
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