Washington legal term
Noncompacting state in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Noncompacting state” 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 “Noncompacting state” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Noncompacting state" means any state which has not enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. (RCW 9.94A.745)
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