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Primary function of an agency in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Primary function of an agency” 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 “Primary function of an agency” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Primary function of an agency" means that function to which greater than fifty percent of the agency's resources are allocated. (RCW 10.93.020)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.