Washington legal term
Police horse in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Police horse” 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 “Police horse” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Police horse" means any horse used or kept for use by a law enforcement officer in discharging any legal duty or power of his or her office. (RCW 9A.76.200)
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