Washington legal term
Public facility in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Public facility” 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 “Public facility” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Public facility" means a facility operated by a unit of local or state government, or by a nonprofit organization. (RCW 9A.44.190)
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