Washington legal term
Received by the intended addressee in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Received by the intended addressee” 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 “Received by the intended addressee” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Received by the intended addressee" means that the addressee, owner of the delivery mailbox, or authorized agent has removed the delivered mail from its delivery mailbox; (15) "Services" includes, but is not limited to, labor, professional services, transportation services, electronic computer services, the supplying of hotel accommodations, restaurant services, entertainment, the supplying of equipment for use, and the supplying of commodities of a public utility nature such as gas, electricity, steam, and water; (16) "Shopping cart" means a basket mounted on wheels or similar container gene (RCW 9A.56.010)
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