Washington legal term
Next of kin in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Next of kin” 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 “Next of kin” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Next of kin" means a person's spouse, state registered domestic partner, parents, siblings, and children; (d) "Authorized furlough" means a furlough granted after compliance with RCW 10.77.225; (e) "Felony harassment offense" means a crime of harassment as defined in RCW 9A.46.060 that is a felony. (RCW 10.77.325)
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