Washington legal term
Parole in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Parole” 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 “Parole” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Parole" means that portion of a person's sentence for a crime committed before July 1, 1984, served on conditional release in the community subject to board controls and revocation and under supervision of the department. (RCW 9.95.0001)
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