Washington legal term
Person or entity in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Person or entity” 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 “Person or entity” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Person or entity" means a financial institution as defined in RCW 30A.22.040, an armored car service operating under a permit issued by the utilities and transportation commission that has been contracted by a financial institution, or a person providing financial services pursuant to a license issued under chapter 18.44, 19.230, or 31.04 RCW. (RCW 9.01.210)
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