Washington legal term
Officer in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Officer” 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 “Officer” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Officer" means any officer or assistant officer of a corporation, including the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. (RCW 69.50.565)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Abstract of driving record
- Assault in the third degree
- Carrying firearms
- Civil disorder training
- Collusion to prevent competitive bidding
- Commercial bribery
- Custodial assault
- False certification
- Financial institution records
- Improperly obtaining financial information
- Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters
- Obstructing a law enforcement officer
Related terms in the same statutes
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