Washington legal term
Place of detention in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Place of detention” 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 “Place of detention” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Place of detention" means a fixed location under the control of a law enforcement agency where individuals are questioned about alleged crimes or status offenses. (RCW 10.122.020)
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