Washington legal term
Nonphysical contact in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Nonphysical contact” 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 “Nonphysical contact” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Nonphysical contact" includes, but is not limited to, written notes, mail, telephone calls, email, text messages, contact through social media applications, contact through other technologies, or contact through third parties. (RCW 7.105.010)
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