Washington legal term
Real property in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Real property” 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 “Real property” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Real property" means any real property or interest in real property, including but not limited to a land sale contract, lease, or mortgage of real property. (RCW 9A.82.010)
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