Washington legal term
Premises in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Premises” 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 “Premises” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Premises" includes any building, dwelling, structure used for commercial aquaculture, or any real property. (RCW 9A.52.010)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Allowing minor on premises of live erotic performance
- Conducting or maintaining cannabis club
- Criminal trespass against children
- Criminal trespass in the second degree
- Deadly weapons
- Narcotic drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, cannabis, other intoxicant, cell phone, or other form of electronic telecommunications device
- Narcotic drugs or controlled substances
- Permitting commercial sexual abuse of a minor
- Permitting prostitution
- Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises
- Possessing dangerous weapons on child care premises
- Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.