Washington legal term
Notice in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Notice” 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 “Notice” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Notice" means a verbal or otherwise communicated warning prescribing the behavior of another person and a request that the person stop their behavior. (RCW 9.91.170)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Abstract of driving record
- Bail jumping
- Controlled purchase programs
- Criminal profiteering lien
- Criminal trespass against children
- Disposal of trash in charity donation receptacle
- Duty of witness of offense against child or any violent offense
- Duty on striking unattended car or other property
- Failure to appear or surrender
- Intercepting, transmitting, or recording conversations concerning controlled substances or commercial sexual abuse of a minor
- Interfering with search and rescue dog
- Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings
Related terms in the same statutes
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