Washington legal term
Petitioner in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Petitioner” 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 “Petitioner” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Petitioner" means any named petitioner or any other person identified in the petition on whose behalf the petition is brought. (RCW 7.105.010)
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