Washington legal term
Self-insurance in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Self-insurance” 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 “Self-insurance” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Self-insurance" means a formal program of advance funding and management of entity financial exposure to a risk of loss that is not transferred through the purchase of an insurance policy or contract. (RCW 9.94A.750)
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