Washington legal term
Practitioner in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Practitioner” 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 “Practitioner” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Practitioner" means: (a) A physician under chapter 18.71 RCW; a physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW; an osteopathic physician and surgeon under chapter 18.57 RCW; an optometrist licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW who is certified by the optometry board under RCW 18.53.010 subject to any limitations in RCW 18.53.010; a dentist under chapter 18.32 RCW; a podiatric physician and surgeon under chapter 18.22 RCW; a veterinarian under chapter 18.92 RCW; a registered nurse, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or licensed practical nurse under chapter 18.79 RCW; a naturopathic physician u (RCW 69.50.101)
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