Washington legal term
Person with a developmental disability in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Person with a developmental disability” 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 with a developmental disability” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Person with a developmental disability" means a person with a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020. (RCW 9A.40.090)
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