Washington legal term
Relative in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Relative” 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 “Relative” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Relative" means an ancestor, descendant, or sibling, including a relative of the same degree through marriage or adoption, or a spouse. (RCW 9A.40.010)
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