Washington legal term
Senior in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Senior” 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 “Senior” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Senior" means a person over the age of sixty-five. (RCW 9.35.005)
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