Washington legal term
Personal electronic device in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Personal electronic device” 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 “Personal electronic device” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Personal electronic device" means any portable electronic device that is capable of wireless communication or electronic data retrieval and is not manufactured primarily for hands-free use in a motor vehicle. (RCW 46.61.672)
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